The average train between Veendam and Zurich takes 13h 19m and the fastest train takes 11h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Veendam 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 Veendam and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 1:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Veendam is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Zurich at 3:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Groningen and take an average of 13h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Veendam 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 Veendam to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Veendam station and arriving at Zurich station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.
Veendam to Zurich train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Groningen station.
Veendam to Zurich train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Veendam to Zurich train tickets online with Arriva NL, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Veendam and Zurich is 649.2 km. The road distance is 1,020 km.
You can take a train from Veendam to Zürich HB via Groningen, Utrecht Centraal, Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 11h 49m.