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

The cheapest way to get from Schiphol to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 140 and takes 14h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schiphol to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Schiphol and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Schiphol to Zurich. 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 35m.

Is there a direct train between Schiphol and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Schiphol to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Schiphol Airport and arriving at Zürich HB via Paris Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Schiphol to Zurich?

The distance between Schiphol and Zurich is 627 km. The road distance is 773.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Schiphol to Zurich without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 15m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 700.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Schiphol to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schiphol to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Schiphol to Zurich train from?

Schiphol to Zurich train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Schiphol Airport station.

Train, bus or fly from Schiphol to Zurich?

The best way to get from Schiphol to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs SFr 240 - SFr 700 and takes 9h 15m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 140 and takes 14h 35m.

Where does the Schiphol to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Schiphol to Zurich train arrive?

Schiphol to Zurich train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Schiphol to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Schiphol to Zurich is 774 km. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Schiphol to Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1253+ hotels available in Zurich.

Schiphol to Zurich - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 8 ways to get from Schiphol to Zurich by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, night train, train, or car

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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 18m
CHF 118–287
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 35m
CHF 73–131
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
9h 15m
CHF 249–665
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Amsterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
12h 58m
CHF 90–213
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 27m
CHF 134–361
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
6h 18m
CHF 116–323
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
13h 44m
CHF 100–223
Drive 773.7 km
1. Drive from Schiphol to Zurichcar 773.7 km
8h 1m
CHF 132–190

Schiphol to Zurich by bus, train, and foot

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9h 15mAverage Duration

CHF 249Cheapest Price

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Distance: 627.4 km
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Schiphol, 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 bus from Schiphol, Zuideinde to Zürich HB via Schiphol, Airport, Schiphol Airport, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 9h 15m.

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