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Compare 3 ways to travel from Amsterdam to Zürich
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 9 hours and with fares starting at just R 841, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Amsterdam and Zürich?
Amsterdam
- BJulianaplein 1A, 1097 Oost / Watergraafsmeer, Netherlands
- CStationsplein 3, 1115 BZ Duivendrecht, Netherlands
- D
Sloterdijk
Radarweg 1043, 1043 Amsterdam, Netherlands - EHoogoorddreef 54, 1101 BE Amsterdam-Zuidoost, Netherlands
- F
Centraal
Prins Hendrikkade 4, 1012 TM Amsterdam, Netherlands
Zürich
- ALimmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
- C
Zürich Stadelhofen
Stadelhoferstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - D
Zürich Oerlikon
Hofwiesenstrasse 369, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland - E
Zürich Selnau
Selnaustrasse 25, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - F
Zürich Altstetten
Altstetterpl. 12, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Amsterdam to Zürich by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Amsterdam to Zürich?
The cheapest train tickets from Amsterdam to Zürich start from R 971. The average price for this train route is around R 1 685. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Amsterdam to Zürich?
The average train journey time from Amsterdam to Zürich is 9h 22m, covering a distance of 615 km. The quickest train can get you there in 7h 30m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Amsterdam to Zürich route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 5 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Amsterdam to Zürich?
The earliest train from Amsterdam to Zürich departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 21:41.
Which is the best train operator from Amsterdam to Zürich?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Eurostar, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Amsterdam to Zürich?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Eurostar has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Amsterdam to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Eurostar, with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Amsterdam to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Eurostar, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Amsterdam to Zürich was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 919To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Amsterdam to Zürich as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 919 to R 5 913 for a train ticket from Amsterdam to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 919, which is on 2025-12-15.
Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
