How to get from Zurich to Amsterdam
- 613 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 9h 51m
- 3 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
8h 33m
1 transfer
Train
€168
Cheapest
12h 01m
direct
Bus
€47
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Amsterdam. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h 01m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 613 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €40, on Tue, Sep 29.
613 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €284Checked Oct 7 | 1h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €84Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 9h 51m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €20Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 12h 01mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€284Checked Oct 71h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€84Omio catalogue, Oct 109h 51m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€20Omio catalogue, Oct 1012h 01m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zurich to Amsterdam: 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.
- 1Zurich Airport → Amsterdambus
BlaBlaCar Bus·12h 01m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
- Sat, Oct 10€47Cheapest found
- Sun, Oct 11€47Cheapest found
- Mon, Oct 12€47Cheapest found
- Tue, Oct 13€47Cheapest found
- Wed, Oct 14€47Cheapest found
- Thu, Oct 15€47Cheapest found
- Fri, Oct 16€47Cheapest found
- Sat, Oct 17€49
- Mon, Nov 2€47Cheapest found
- Tue, Nov 3€47Cheapest found
- Wed, Nov 4€47Cheapest found
- Thu, Nov 5€47Cheapest found
- Fri, Nov 6€47Cheapest found
- Sat, Nov 7€47Cheapest found
- Sun, Nov 8€47Cheapest found
- Mon, Nov 9€49
Departures from Zurich to Amsterdam
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 19:40 and the last at 21:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 19:40 | 21:40 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 01:59 | 01:59 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 19:40
- 20:40
- 21:40
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 01:59
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 10
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusZurich Airport-AmsterdamBook →
SNCFZurich-ParisBook →
NS IntParis-AmsterdamBook →
easyJetGeneva Airport-Amsterdam SchipholSee live options and dates →
ThalysParis-AmsterdamBook →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF, NS Int, easyJet, Thalys; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Amsterdam works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Zurich Airport to Amsterdam, about 12h 1m. In total it's roughly €47 over 12h 1m, direct, no transfers.
Zurich to Amsterdam: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Amsterdam?
The most useful route takes about 12h 01m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Zurich to Amsterdam?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 19:40 and the last at 21:40, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Zurich to Amsterdam?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 19:40 and 21:40.
How far is Amsterdam from Zurich?
About 613 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Amsterdam cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €47 to €49. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Zurich to Amsterdam?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF, NS Int, easyJet, Thalys.
Can you get from Zurich to Amsterdam without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 7h 55m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Amsterdam?
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.
Where to next
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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: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 9 Oct 2026