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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 85 and takes 12h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Zurich?

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 Zurich?

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 Zurich?

The distance between Amsterdam and Zurich is 633 km. The road distance is 779.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Zurich without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 46m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Amsterdam to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Zurich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Amsterdam to Zurich?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can train via Mannheim, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 270 and takes 8h 46m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 85 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Amsterdam to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Zurich?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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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
4h 9m
CHF 115–279
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 25m
CHF 50–85
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 46m
CHF 102–264
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Amsterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
11h 50m
CHF 80–170
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 13m
CHF 130–324
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 43m
CHF 104–311
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 16m
CHF 96–251
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SBBtrain 43N
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
11h 9m
CHF 178–257
Train #2
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
11h 50m
CHF 90–180
Drive 779.6 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Zurichcar 779.6 km
7h 48m
CHF 134–193

Amsterdam to Zurich by train

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Distance: 632.9 km
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Zurich, 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 HB via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 8h 46m.

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