What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 12h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Switzerland is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk and arriving at Zürich via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Düsseldorf Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Switzerland?

The distance between Amsterdam and Switzerland is 582 km. The road distance is 779.6 km.

How do I travel from Amsterdam to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Switzerland without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 44m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 550.

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Amsterdam to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Switzerland bus from?

Amsterdam to Switzerland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Switzerland train from?

Amsterdam to Switzerland train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Amsterdam to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Switzerland is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can train via Mannheim, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 550 and takes 8h 44m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 12h 28m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Switzerland bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Switzerland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Switzerland train arrive?

Amsterdam to Switzerland train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Duesseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Switzerland is 780 km. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Amsterdam to Switzerland.

How do I get a train ticket from Amsterdam to Switzerland?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Amsterdam to Switzerland?

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Where can I stay near Switzerland?

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Fly to Basel
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
3h 49m
CHF 105–281
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane AMS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 10m
CHF 67–234
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
8h 44m
CHF 109–543
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 28m
CHF 71–123
Night train
1. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
11h 7m
CHF 90–179
Fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
4h 10m
CHF 94–243
Fly to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
4h 8m
CHF 116–280
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane AMS - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 4m
CHF 68–258
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
11h 53m
CHF 96–192
Drive 779.6 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Zurichcar 779.6 km
7h 48m
CHF 131–189

Amsterdam to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 582.2 km
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Switzerland?

KLM flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zürich Stadelhofen via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 8h 44m.

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