How to travel from Zurich to Amsterdam

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Zurich to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. 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 $50, and a flight costs an average of $85.

Distance: 382 miles (615 km)

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Driving

$263

Average price

$87

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Cheapest

$309

Average price

$236

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

9h 24m

Average total duration

8h 54m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 49m

Average total duration

9h 19m

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30m

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5h 59m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 59m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

8h 11m

Average total duration

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

1.8 - 3.7kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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Swiss

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $87 (€70).

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

A bus is $176 (€142) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Amsterdam costing on average $263 (€212).

A bus is $221 (€178) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Amsterdam costing on average $309 (€248).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 59m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 54m.

Bus takes on average 9h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Zurich and Amsterdam including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Amsterdam among Omio's users.

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from Zurich to Amsterdam

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4739
    11:59 PM12h01
    Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    12:00 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $621One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4739
    11:59 PM12h01
    Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    12:00 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $621One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLM CityhopperKL1948
    6:30 PM1h25
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    7:55 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $8941One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 60402
    9:59 PM11h00
    Zurich HB
    8:59 AMAmsterdam Centraal
    $751One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 188 · ICE 224
    12:37 PM8h52
    Zurich HB
    9:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    $991One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 108 · 20082 · IC 3564
    9:59 AM9h05
    Zurich HB
    7:04 PMAmsterdam Zuid
    $1071One-way
    2 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus4743
    7:50 PM12h35
    Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    8:25 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $621One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:25 PM14h05
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    7:30 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:20 PM18h00
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    12:20 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    $731One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMAF8346+Air France HopAF1393
    2:25 PM7h00
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    9:25 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $2881One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMAF8346+Air France HopAF1193
    10:35 AM10h50
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    9:25 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $2881One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1440+Air France HopAF1393
    2:25 PM4h50
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    7:15 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $3781One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Zürich to Amsterdam

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Zürich to Amsterdam, 51,53% 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 Zürich to Amsterdam 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 Zurich to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam 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 Zurich to Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Amsterdam including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $87 (€70).

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

A bus is $176 (€142) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Amsterdam costing on average $263 (€212).

A bus is $221 (€178) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Amsterdam costing on average $309 (€248).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 59m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 54m.

Bus takes on average 9h 19m.

The distance from Zurich to Amsterdam is approximately 382 miles (615 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 51 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Amsterdam 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 Zurich to Amsterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Swiss, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, easyJet, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Amsterdam by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), SNCF, Interregio to go to Amsterdam by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct flights per day with Swiss, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, easyJet, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air.
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity.
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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