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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Amsterdam is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 12h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Amsterdam is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs €120 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Amsterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zürich and arriving at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Amsterdam?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 13m.

How far is it from Zurich to Amsterdam?

The distance between Zurich and Amsterdam is 633 km. The road distance is 773.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs €100 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Zurich to Amsterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Amsterdam bus from?

Zurich to Amsterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Amsterdam train from?

Zurich to Amsterdam train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Amsterdam?

The best way to get from Zurich to Amsterdam is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs €120 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €260 and takes 8h 48m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 12h 1m.

Where does the Zurich to Amsterdam bus arrive?

Zurich to Amsterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Zurich to Amsterdam train arrive?

Zurich to Amsterdam train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Amsterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Amsterdam is 774 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Zurich to Amsterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Amsterdam?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Amsterdam?

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Where can I stay near Amsterdam?

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Zurich to Amsterdam - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Amsterdam by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, or car

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Fly Zurich Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
4h 12m
€125–300
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 1m
€55–110
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
8h 48m
€109–252
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Zürich HB to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain Nj
11h 13m
€270–380
Train to Basel, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
5h 7m
€111–337
Fly Zurich Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
5h 53m
€115–345
Drive 773.7 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Amsterdamcar 773.7 km
8h 4m
€143–206

Zurich to Amsterdam by train

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Distance: 633 km
Duration: 4h 12m

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

Swiss, KLM, and Lufthansa fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Amsterdam Centraal via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Mannheim Hbf in around 8h 48m.

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