The average train between Zurich and Amsterdam takes 12h 11m and the fastest train takes 9h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Amsterdam. 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 Zurich and Amsterdam. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Amsterdam at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 12h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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17h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Amsterdam? 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 Zurich to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal station via Basel SBB station and Frankfurt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
Zurich to Amsterdam train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Amsterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
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The distance between Zurich and Amsterdam is 615.3 km. The road distance is 774 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Amsterdam Centraal via Basel SBB and Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb in around 9h 26m.