There are 10 ways to get from Schiphol to Switzerland by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, night train, train, or car
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Fly to Basel
best- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
3h 59mCHF 102–289Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane AMS - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 20mCHF 54–232Train via Paris
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Paris Nordtrain
- Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
9h 17mCHF 278–501Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 39mCHF 64–102Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Amsterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
13h 2mCHF 91–184Fly to Geneva International Airport
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
4h 20mCHF 91–251Fly to Zurich Airport
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
4h 18mCHF 118–281Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane AMS - LIN
- Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 31mCHF 70–255Train
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
13h 48mCHF 96–194Drive 773.7 km
- Drive from Schiphol to Zurichcar 773.7 km
8h 1mCHF 133–191
Schiphol to Switzerland by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schiphol to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Schiphol to Switzerland is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 290.
No, there is no direct bus from Schiphol to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Schiphol, Zuideinde and arriving at Zürich via Schiphol Noord, Knooppunt Schiphol Noord and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Schiphol to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Schiphol Airport and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
The distance between Schiphol and Switzerland is 577 km. The road distance is 773.7 km.
The best way to get from Schiphol to Switzerland without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 17m and costs SFr 270 - SFr 500.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Schiphol to Switzerland, including transfers.
Schiphol to Switzerland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.
Schiphol to Switzerland train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Schiphol Airport station.
The best way to get from Schiphol to Switzerland is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs SFr 270 - SFr 500 and takes 9h 17m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 39m.
What companies run services between Schiphol, Netherlands and Switzerland?
KLM flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schiphol, Zuideinde to Zürich Stadelhofen via Schiphol, Airport, Schiphol Airport, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 9h 17m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–330
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–330
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–320
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–350
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Schiphol Airport to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 150–260
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Zürich
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–90
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Schiphol to Switzerland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.
Schiphol to Switzerland train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schiphol to Switzerland is 774 km. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Schiphol to Switzerland.
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