The average train between Leeuwarden and Switzerland takes 11h 37m and the fastest train takes 10h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeuwarden to Switzerland. 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 twice daily between Leeuwarden and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 4:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 11h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Leeuwarden to Switzerland? 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 Leeuwarden to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden station and arriving at Switzerland station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
Leeuwarden to Switzerland train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.
Leeuwarden to Switzerland train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Leeuwarden to Switzerland train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Leeuwarden and Switzerland is 732.6 km. The road distance is 913 km.
You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Zürich Stadelhofen via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 10h 29m.