How to travel from Zurich to Amsterdam

Travel between Zurich, Switzerland and Amsterdam, Netherlands is: Partially open.

Can travelers from Switzerland enter Netherlands?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Amsterdam from Zurich?

Conditions of entry into Netherlands:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Health declaration required

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Amsterdam, Netherlands?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Netherlands has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 12/1/21. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey between Zurich and Amsterdam.

The restriction level for your return to Zurich, Switzerland from Netherlands is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Zurich from Amsterdam restricted?

Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Zurich from Amsterdam?

Conditions of reentry into Switzerland:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• Tests performed on days 4 and 7 of quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Zurich, Switzerland?

You should observe these safety measures in Switzerland as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Switzerland was last checked on 11/29/21. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Zurich from Amsterdam closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways to travel from Zurich to Amsterdam including taking a flight, bus or train.

The cheapest way to travel to Amsterdam from Zurich is by taking a train with an average price of $46 (€38).

This is compared to other travel options to Amsterdam:

A train is generally $216 (€180) less than a flight for the same journey. Taking a flight costs on average $262 (€218) from Zurich to Amsterdam.

Taking a train is usually $18 (€15) less than taking a bus to Amsterdam, which costs on average $64 (€53) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Zurich to Amsterdam is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 35 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 14 h 10 min.

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 8 h 29 min.

Amsterdam is approximately 381 miles (615 km) away from Zurich.

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Amsterdam is:

• Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Amsterdam:

• Flights mostly leave from Zurich Airport and tend to arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
• Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai and arrive in Amsterdam, Radarweg (Sloterdijk).
• Trains from Zurich to Amsterdam most often leave from Zürich HB and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Zurich to Amsterdam:

• You can take a flight from Zurich to Amsterdam with Cityjet. Cheap tickets can be found for $262 (€218) with Cityjet from Zurich to Amsterdam.
• You can travel to Amsterdam from Zurich by bus with Flixbus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $64 (€53) with Flixbus from Zurich to Amsterdam.
• You can go to Amsterdam from Zurich by train with Deutsche Bahn. You'll see cheap train tickets for $46 (€38) with Deutsche Bahn from Zurich to Amsterdam on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Zurich to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:

• You can take a direct flight with KLM or Swiss.

Direct services to Amsterdam tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Before traveling from Zurich to Amsterdam, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A plane ticket for this journey is costing $262 (€218) one way on average.
• A bus ticket for this route costs on average $64 (€53) one way.
• A train ticket for this journey is costing $46 (€38) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Zurich to Amsterdam tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.