There are 7 ways to get from Schiphol to Zurich by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Zurich Airport
best- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
4h 13mCHF 117–260Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 36mCHF 67–111Train via Paris
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
- Take the train from Paris Est to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
10h 8mCHF 294–464Drive 772.4 km
- Drive from Schiphol to Zurichcar 772.4 km
8hCHF 148–214Fly to Basel, train
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
5h 22mCHF 131–330Train
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
12h 50mCHF 85–171Bus via Zurich Bus Station
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N831 / ...
14h 51mCHF 72–111
Schiphol to Zurich by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Schiphol to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 14h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Schiphol to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 260.
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 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Schiphol to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Schiphol Airport and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
The distance between Schiphol and Zurich is 627 km. The road distance is 772.4 km.
The best way to get from Schiphol to Zurich without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 8m and costs SFr 290 - SFr 470.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Schiphol to Zurich, including transfers.
Schiphol to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.
Schiphol to Zurich train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Schiphol Airport station.
The best way to get from Schiphol to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs SFr 290 - SFr 470 and takes 10h 8m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 14h 36m.
What companies run services between Schiphol, Netherlands and Zurich, Switzerland?
Swiss, KLM, and three other airlines fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schiphol, Zuideinde to Zuerich Hb via Schiphol, Airport, Schiphol Airport, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 10h 8m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–300
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–330
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–360
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–280
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–280
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Schiphol Airport to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 180–290
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Est to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–170
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–160
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- 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 60–100
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–100
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Schiphol to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.
Schiphol to Zurich train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schiphol to Zurich is 772 km. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Schiphol to Zurich.
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