The average train between Leeuwarden and Zurich takes 16h 7m and the fastest train takes 12h 27m. 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 twice daily between Leeuwarden and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Zurich at 6:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 16h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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13h 53m • 4 changesWant 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 Zürich HB station via Zwolle station, Arnhem Centraal station, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station and Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 7m.
Leeuwarden to Zurich train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.
Leeuwarden to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
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The distance between Leeuwarden and Zurich is 677.3 km. The road distance is 838 km.
You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Zürich HB via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 10h 16m.