How to get from Amsterdam to Zurich
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Amsterdam to Zurich by price and travel time.
- 613 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 3h 52m
- 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
3h 52m
1 transfer
Flight
€381
Cheapest
12h 25m
direct
Bus
€49
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Zurich. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 3h 52m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 613 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 18, 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 | €381Checked Oct 18 | 3h 52m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €27Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 12h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€381Checked Oct 183h 52m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€27Omio catalogue, Oct 2012h 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?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Amsterdam Schiphol → Berlin Brandenburgflight
KLM·1h 15m - 2Berlin Brandenburg → Zurich Airportflight1h 37m
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.
Departures 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 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 19:00
- 20:00
- 21:00
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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
KLMAmsterdam Schiphol-Berlin BrandenburgSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusAmsterdam-Zurich AirportBook →On this route you travel with KLM, 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 Berlin, about 1h 15m. Transfer in Berlin and continue by flight on to Zurich (1h 37m). In total it's roughly €381 over 3h 52m, 1 transfer.
Amsterdam to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Zurich?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 3h 52m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
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.
How much does Amsterdam to Zurich cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €45 to €70. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Amsterdam to Zurich?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 3h 52m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Zurich?
About 3h 52m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Amsterdam and Zurich?
Amsterdam is AMS and Zurich is ZRH, so this route is usually written AMS to ZRH.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Zurich?
On this route you travel with KLM, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Can you get from Amsterdam to Zurich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 8h 16m.
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
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026