How to get from Amsterdam to Zurich
A real 2-leg route: bus. Door to door 12h 25m, from €73.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Zurich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h 25m by bus, 1 transfer. 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 September 3, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
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 → Baselbus
FlixBus·10h 40m - 2Basel → ZurichbusFlixBus·1h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from Amsterdam to Zurich works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Amsterdam to Basel, about 10h 40m. Transfer in Basel and continue by FlixBus bus on to Zurich (1h 5m). In total it's roughly €73 over 12h 25m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Zurich
DepartureAmsterdam
Change hereBaselWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
Who runs Amsterdam to Zurich
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Amsterdam to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Zurich?+−
The most useful route takes about 12h 25m by bus, 1 transfer.
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?+−
The best price in our latest search was €73. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Zurich?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
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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