How to get from Amsterdam to Zurich
- 613 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 12h 25m
- 3 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 1 October 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
5h 25m
1 transfer
Flight + Bus
€242
Cheapest
12h 25m
direct
Bus
€49
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 1 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Zurich: flight, bus. The two cities are about 613 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 1 October 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €49, on Mon, Sep 21.
This fare comes from a search on October 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
613 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €181Checked Sep 28 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €40Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 12h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€181Checked Sep 281h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€40Omio catalogue, Oct 312h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Amsterdam to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Amsterdam Schiphol → Stuttgart Airportflight
KLM·1h 10m - 2Stuttgart Airport → Zurich Airportbus
FlixBus·3h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Amsterdam to Zurich
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€137November 2026
€100Departures from Amsterdam to Zurich
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 19:00 and the last at 21:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 19:00 | 21:00 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 20 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
KLMAmsterdam Schiphol-Stuttgart AirportSee live options and dates →FlixBusStuttgart Airport-Zurich AirportBook →
BlaBlaCar BusAmsterdam-Zurich AirportBook →On this route you travel with KLM, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Amsterdam to Zurich works
Start with a KLM flight from Amsterdam to Stuttgart, about 1h 10m. Transfer in Stuttgart and continue by FlixBus bus on to Zurich (3h 15m). In total it's roughly €242 over 5h 25m, 1 transfer.
Amsterdam to Zurich: common questions
When is the first bus from Amsterdam to Zurich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 19:00 and the last at 21:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Amsterdam to Zurich?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 19:00 and 21:00.
How far is Zurich from Amsterdam?
About 613 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Zurich?
On this route you travel with KLM, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Zurich?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: KLM, FlixBus
Route calculated: 1 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 1 Oct 2026