The average train between Leeuwarden and Zurich takes 10h 19m and the fastest train takes 9h 10m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Leeuwarden and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Zurich at 3:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 10h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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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.
No, there is no direct train from Leeuwarden to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden station and arriving at Zurich station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
Leeuwarden to Zurich train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.
Leeuwarden to Zurich train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Leeuwarden to Zurich train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Leeuwarden and Zurich is 677.3 km. The road distance is 911 km.
You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Zürich HB via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 10h 17m.