The average train between Amsterdam and Zurich takes 8h 44m and the fastest train takes 7h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Amsterdam to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Amsterdam and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Zurich at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Duesseldorf Hbf and take an average of 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Amsterdam to Zurich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam station and arriving at Zurich station via Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
Amsterdam to Zurich train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Amsterdam to Zurich train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Amsterdam to Zurich train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Amsterdam and Zurich is 615.3 km. The road distance is 839 km.
You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zürich HB via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 8h 44m.