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

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

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  1. Fly to Zurich Airport

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    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane AMS - ZRH
    4h 19m
    CHF 118–277

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Zürichbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    14h 35m
    CHF 78–141

  3. Train via Paris

    1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Paris Nordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
    9h 15m
    CHF 266–714

  4. Night train

    1. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain night train Nj
    12h 51m
    CHF 90–192

  5. Fly 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 28m
    CHF 137–374

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zürich HBtrain train Nightjet
    13h 37m
    CHF 95–202

  7. Drive 773.7 km

    1. Drive from Schiphol to Zurichcar car 773.7 km
    8h 1m
    CHF 130–187

Schiphol to Zurich by bus, train, and foot

Calendar172Weekly Services
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 266Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 627.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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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