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How to get fromLeiden to Zurichby plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Leiden to Zurich by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich Airport

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    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane AMS - ZRH
    4h 14m
    CHF 117–288

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Zürichbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    14h 26m
    CHF 65–129

  3. Train via Paris

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain train Tgv
    8h 55m
    CHF 235–400

  4. Drive 779.1 km

    1. Drive from Leiden to Zurichcar car 779.1 km
    8h 8m
    CHF 131–188

  5. Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel, train

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane plane AMS - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    5h 23m
    CHF 133–362

  6. Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane BRU - ZRH
    6h 17m
    CHF 102–265

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Sprinter / ...
    2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Zürich HBtrain train Nightjet
    12h 58m
    CHF 90–201

Leiden to Zurich by train

Calendar65Weekly Trains
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 235Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 643.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Leiden, 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 Leiden Centraal to Zuerich Hb via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 55m.

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