What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Zürich, Central?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Zürich, Central is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 130 and takes 12h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Zürich, Central?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Zürich, Central is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Zürich, Central?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk and arriving at Zürich. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Zürich, Central?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Zuerich Hb. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 50m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Zürich, Central?

The distance between Amsterdam and Zürich, Central is 631 km. The road distance is 778.8 km.

How do I travel from Amsterdam to Zürich, Central without a car?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Zürich, Central without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 48m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 550.

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Zürich, Central?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Amsterdam to Zürich, Central, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Zürich, Central bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Zürich, Central train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Amsterdam to Zürich, Central?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Zürich, Central is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can train via Mannheim, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 550 and takes 8h 48m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 130 and takes 12h 35m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Zürich, Central bus arrive?

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

Where does the Amsterdam to Zürich, Central train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Zürich, Central?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Zürich, Central is 779 km. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Amsterdam to Zürich, Central.

How do I get a train ticket from Amsterdam to Zürich, Central?

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Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
3h 57m
CHF 115–277
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 35m
CHF 65–130
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 48m
CHF 107–536
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Amsterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
11h 56m
CHF 85–180
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
5h 26m
CHF 134–362
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
5h 34m
CHF 104–314
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
6h
CHF 98–240
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SBBtrain 43N
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
11h 52m
CHF 180–308
Train #2
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
11h 54m
CHF 90–190
Drive 778.8 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Zürich, Centralcar 778.8 km
7h 45m
CHF 129–186

Amsterdam to Zürich, Central by train and foot

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8h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 631.5 km
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Zürich, Central, Switzerland?

Swiss, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zürich, Central via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 8h 48m.

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