How to travel from Amsterdam to Zurich

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Amsterdam to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $117.

Distance: 382 miles (615 km)

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Flight

$200

Average price

$82

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Cheapest

$310

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8h 59m

Average total duration

8h 29m

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30m

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10h 20m

Average total duration

9h 50m

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30m

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5h 59m

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2h 59m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

1.8 - 3.7kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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SWISS

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from Amsterdam to Zurich

How to get from Amsterdam to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

BlaBlaCar Bus4740
05:00PM12h20
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
05:20AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
$631One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus4740
05:00PM12h20
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
05:20AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
$631One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

easyJetU21222
09:20PM1h15
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
10:35PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
$2621One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 225 · ECE 5 · IC 9213
08:31AM7h55
Amsterdam Centraal
04:26PMZurich HB
$2151One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 123 · ICE 919 · ICE 73 · IC 581
10:31AM7h55
Amsterdam Centraal
06:26PMZurich HB
$2151One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 123 · ICE 109
10:31AM9h29
Amsterdam Centraal
08:00PMZurich HB
$2151One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:50PM18h40
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
03:30PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$1101One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:50PM22h40
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
03:30PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$1091One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:30PM22h30
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
09:00PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$1091One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1651 · AF1414
03:50PM6h40
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
10:30PMZurich Airport
$4091One-way
1 transfer
SWISSLX725
09:50AM1h25
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
11:15AMZurich Airport
$4991One-way
0 transfers
SWISSLX729
03:15PM1h35
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
04:50PMZurich Airport
$4991One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Amsterdam to Zürich

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Amsterdam to Zürich, 69,68% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Amsterdam to Zürich and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Zurich

Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Zurich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Zurich including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $49 (€39).

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Zurich:

A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Zurich costing on average $85 (€68).

A bus is $68 (€54) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Zurich costing on average $117 (€93).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 30m.

Bus takes on average 12h 20m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Zurich is approximately 382 miles (615 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Zurich is:
  • Around 49 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Zurich as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Zurich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SWISS, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, LAER, easyJet, Air Baltic, Air France, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings , Air Dolomiti, TAP Portugal to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity, ÖBB | ICE, SNCF to go to Zurich by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct flights per day with SWISS, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, LAER, easyJet, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air, Eurowings .
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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