How to travel from Zurich to Amsterdam

Thu, Apr 16
+ Add return
Travel by bus, train, flight with
Deutsche Bahn
BlaBlaCar Bus
Swiss
KLM
KLM Cityhopper
1,000+ more
Deutsche Bahn
BlaBlaCar Bus
Swiss
KLM
KLM Cityhopper
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

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 $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 58m. 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 $46, and a flight costs an average of $77.

Distance: 382 miles (615 km)

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Bus
Flight

$203

Average price

$79

Average price

Cheapest

$255

Average price

9h 1m

Average total duration

8h 31m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

9h 51m

Average total duration

9h 21m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

5h 58m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 58m

Onboard

+

3h 0m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

1.8 - 3.7kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

BlaBlaCar Bus

Most popular bus company

Swiss

Most popular airline

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

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

Travel options
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 Bus4743
    7:50 PM12h35
    Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    8:25 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $641One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4743
    7:50 PM12h35
    Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    8:25 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $641One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLM CityhopperKL1922
    2:20 PM1h35
    Zurich Airport
    3:55 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $4931One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TGVTGV 9210+Deutsche BahnICE 6 · ICE 918 · ICE 124
    9:34 AM7h51
    Zurich HB
    5:25 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    $4501One-way
    4 transfers
  • TGVTGV 9210+Deutsche BahnICE 6 · ICE 918 · ICE 124
    9:34 AM7h55
    Zurich HB
    5:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    $4501One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 794 · ICE 372 · ICE 124 · IC 2756
    8:59 AM8h26
    Zurich HB
    5:25 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    $4501One-way
    3 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus4739
    11:59 PM12h01
    Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    12:00 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $831One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:25 PM15h05
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    12:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $1161One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:20 PM18h00
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    12:20 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    $1271One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1916
    7:00 AM1h40
    Zurich Airport
    8:40 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $4931One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLMKL1924
    5:35 PM1h35
    Zurich Airport
    7:10 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $5421One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLMKL1920
    11:50 AM1h35
    Zurich Airport
    1:25 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $6091One-way
    0 transfers

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Thu
Apr 16
Fri
Apr 17
Sat
Apr 18
Sun
Apr 19
Mon
Apr 20
Tue
Apr 21
Wed
Apr 22
Thu
Apr 23
Fri
Apr 24
Sat
Apr 25
Sun
Apr 26
Mon
Apr 27
Tue
Apr 28
Wed
Apr 29
Thu
Apr 30
Fri
May 01
Sat
May 02
Sun
May 03
Mon
May 04
Tue
May 05
Wed
May 06

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.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from Zürich to Amsterdam. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

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 $46 (€37).

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

A bus is $31 (€24) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Amsterdam costing on average $77 (€61).

A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Amsterdam costing on average $87 (€69).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 55m.

Bus takes on average 12h 1m.

The distance from Zurich to Amsterdam is approximately 382 miles (615 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 46 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses 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 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.
  • Travel with Swiss, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, easyJet, Air Baltic, Air France, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Amsterdam by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity.
  • 11 direct flights per day with Swiss, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, easyJet, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air.
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.
HomeTravelTravel to NetherlandsTravel to AmsterdamHow to travel from Zurich to Amsterdam

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone