Rome2Rio

How to get fromUtrecht to Zurichby train, plane, bus, night train, or car

Find Transport to Zurich

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Utrecht to Zurich by train, plane, bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane AMS - ZRH
    4h 25m
    CHF 118–288

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Utrecht to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Zürichbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    14h 5m
    CHF 53–95

  3. Train via Mannheim

    1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain train Ice
    2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43 / ...
    3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
    8h 17m
    CHF 98–279

  4. Night train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Utrecht Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain night train Nj
    11h 18m
    CHF 80–170

  5. Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel, train

    1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane plane AMS - BSL
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    5h 29m
    CHF 128–333

  6. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport

    1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane DUS - ZRH
    5h 25m
    CHF 98–275

  7. Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport

    1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane CGN - ZRH
    6h 12m
    CHF 92–273

  8. Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport

    1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to 's-Hertogenboschtrain train
    2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Bredatrain train
    3. Take the train from Breda to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain train
    4. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane BRU - ZRH
    6h 34m
    CHF 106–262

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Zürich HBtrain train Nightjet
    11h 18m
    CHF 85–180

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Eindhoven Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationtrain train 43N
    3. Take the bus from Freiburg to Zurich Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 46m
    CHF 129–216

  11. Drive  744.3 km

    1. Drive from Utrecht to Zurichcar car 744.3 km
    7h 20m
    CHF 128–185

Utrecht to Zurich by train

Calendar163Weekly Trains
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 98Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Utrecht to Zurich.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 661.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Utrecht, Netherlands and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Zürich HB via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utrecht to Zürich via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk in around 14h 5m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There