Zurich to Amsterdam by flight + bus

This route from Zurich to Amsterdam is not by plane the whole way: by bus, flight it takes about 5h 15m in total, run by FlixBus. A cheaper option we found is bus, at €45. The flight is still the quickest.

A closer look at the Flight journey

What follows describes one observed route. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.

Observed fare
€157

Older observation · Not checked for your date

Total journey
5h 15m
Change
1 transfer
Operator
FlixBus

The journey, step by step

  1. 1
    Zurich to EuroAirport Basel-MulhouseFlixBus1h

    The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

    Change at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse
  2. 2
    EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse to Amsterdam Schiphol1h 30m

    The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

Total journey time5h 15m

Zurich to Amsterdam flights by date

The cheapest one-way fare we have seen for each day. Price and seats are confirmed in the flight search.

  • Sun, Oct 25 · 10:05easyJet · 1 transfer · 27h 40mseen Mon, Oct 19€221See flights
  • Tue, Oct 27 · 14:10Iberia · 1 transfer · 8h 05mseen Mon, Oct 19€119See flights
  • Fri, Oct 30 · 13:00SAS · 1 transfer · 5h 25mseen Mon, Oct 19€179See flights

Departures from Zurich to Amsterdam

FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 19:40 and the last at 21:40.

OperatorDepartures a dayFirstLast
FlixBusbus319:4021:40
BlaBlaCar Busbus101:5901:59

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.

Flight facts for this route

These come from the timetables and station records we hold for the flight only. A line we cannot back with data is left out.

Good to know
The Flight covers EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse to Amsterdam Schiphol. The rest of the journey is by bus.

Before you travel

Which airports?

The airports are in this record; the terminal, the gate and the trip to the airport are not. Confirm the terminal on your own ticket.

Check-in and security

The flight time covers the airborne part only. Allow separate time for reaching the airport, check-in, security and the journey on arrival.

Baggage and ticket conditions

Baggage allowance and ticket conditions depend on the provider you choose and the fare type. This record holds neither, so check the change and cancellation terms before you buy.

Accessibility

Accessibility services and facilities are not in this record. Contact the operator before travelling for current information.

Other ways to travel

These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.

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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.

  • Bus· 12h 01m€20Book
  • Train· 8h 16m€50Book

Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20

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Zurich to Amsterdam by plane: common questions

How long does Zurich to Amsterdam take by plane?

The flight does not cover the whole route: flight + bus together take about 5h 15m, 1 transfer.

How much is a flight ticket from Zurich to Amsterdam?

The best price in our latest check was €157. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.

Who runs the flight from Zurich to Amsterdam?

FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.

Is the flight or the bus better?

The bus is cheaper at €45. The flight wins on journey time.

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