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Compare train, bus, and flight for Utrecht to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $80 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $80, while a flight costs an average of $475.
Distance: 360 miles (580 km)
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$160 Average price | $80 Average price Cheapest | $475 Average price | $221 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 27m Average total duration 7h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 50m Average total duration 14h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Utrecht to Zurich
Compare the available ways to get from Utrecht to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht to Zurich:
A bus is $81 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Zurich costing on average $160 (€135).
A bus is $396 (€333) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Utrecht to Zurich costing on average $475 (€399).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 27m.
Bus takes on average 14h 50m.
Tickets start at around $160 (€135) compared to roughly $221 (€185) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $61 (€51). The journey takes 7h 57m versus 7h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Utrecht to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Utrecht to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:10 PM 16h35 Utrecht 8:45 AM Zurich $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:10 PM 16h35 Utrecht 8:45 AM Zurich $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:35 PM 15h05 Utrecht 10:40 AM Zurich $77 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:10 PM 15h30 Utrecht 6:40 AM Zurich $83 1 One-way 0 transfers8:35 PM 17h55 Utrecht 2:30 PM Zurich $87 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht to Zurich:
A bus is $81 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Zurich costing on average $160 (€135).
A bus is $396 (€333) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Utrecht to Zurich costing on average $475 (€399).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 27m.
Bus takes on average 14h 50m.
- Around 90 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Utrecht and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Utrecht Centraal and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with KLM, Air France, British Airways, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, TAP Portugal, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, Air Europa, Vueling, Condor Flugdienst, ITA, Lot Polish Airlines, Indigo Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Smartwings, Edelweiss Air, GetJet Airlines, Avion Express Malta, asl airlines, Amelia to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zurich by train.
- 18 direct flights per day with KLM, Eurowings, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, Smartwings, Edelweiss Air, Avion Express Malta.
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