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Trip Overview

The average train between Leeuwarden and Zurich takes 11h and the fastest train takes 10h 44m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Leeuwarden 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.

11h
Duration
911 km
Distance
CHF 165
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Leeuwarden to Zurich train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Leeuwarden and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 1:16 PM which arrives into Zurich at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 11h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 17m • 4 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 44m • 4 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 8m • 4 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 44m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leeuwarden 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.

Map of how to get from Leeuwarden to Zurich.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 911.4 km
  • Duration: 11h

What companies run services between Leeuwarden, Netherlands and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Zürich HB via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 10h 14m.

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