How to travel from Amsterdam to Zurich
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4.6Travel Information from Amsterdam to Zurich
 Distance | 615 km |
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 Available travel modes | Coach, train or flight |
 Ticket price range | €35 - €202 |
 Cheapest mode | Coach • €35 • 12 h 20 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • €202 • 1 h 20 min |
 Popular travel companies | BlaBlaCar Bus, SWISS or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 615 km by coach, train or flight from Amsterdam to Zurich. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar Bus, SWISS or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Amsterdam to Zurich.
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How to get from Amsterdam to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains between Amsterdam and Zurich. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Air France is France's leading airline offering flights within and outside Europe; you can choose different ticket types for your travel from Amsterdam to Zurich including: Economy Light, Economy Standard, Economy Flex, Premium Economy and Business.
FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Zurich
You can get to Zurich from Amsterdam 3 different ways: coach, train or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Zurich from Amsterdam is by taking a coach, which costs on average €35.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Amsterdam to Zurich:
Taking a coach costs €167 less than taking a flight, which costs on average €202 for the same trip.
Taking a coach costs €5 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €40.
The fastest way to get to Zurich from Amsterdam is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 20 min.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Coach takes on average 12 h 20 min.
Taking a train requires on average 7 h 30 min of travel time.
The Amsterdam to Zurich distance is approximately 615 km.
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Zurich is:
- 1 coach a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Amsterdam and Zurich as scheduled services by coach, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Amsterdam to Zurich:
- Coaches most often depart from Amsterdam at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Zurich at Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Flights mostly leave from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and tend to arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains most often depart from Amsterdam at Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Zurich at Zurich HB.
The following travel companies offer services from Amsterdam to Zurich:
- BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus can take you to Zurich by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus from Amsterdam to Zurich for €35.
- Travel with SWISS, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, LAER, Air Baltic, Air France, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Austrian Airlines, TAP Portugal, Eurowings or Air Dolomiti for flights to Zurich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Eurowings Amsterdam to Zurich tickets on Omio for €140.
- Deutsche Bahn can take you to Zurich by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Amsterdam to Zurich for €40.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Zurich with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with FlixBus 1 direct coach per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Zurich as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Zurich from Amsterdam.
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