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Leeuwarden to Zurich trains

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The average train between Leeuwarden and Zurich takes 17h 34m and the fastest train takes 10h 44m. The train runs, on average, 6 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.

17h 34m
Duration
911 km
Distance
CHF 180
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Leeuwarden to Zurich train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Leeuwarden and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Zurich at 4:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 17h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)45h 27m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 38m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)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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    Arrives next day

    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

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.

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  • Distance: 911.4 km
  • Duration: 17h 34m

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 16m.

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