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Information about the Zurich to Amsterdam train

Travel by train from Zurich to Amsterdam. 11 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Zurich at 6h 59m and the last at 21h 59m, allowing you to cover the 614 km distance in as little as 8h 14m.

Cheap train tickets from Zurich to Amsterdam

How much does a train ticket from Zurich to Amsterdam cost?

To benefit from the best prices, remember to book your train ticket in advance. Take price variations into account, which depend on the day and time of departure, to benefit from the best fares. To be notified of the best offers, you can create an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Zurich to Amsterdam take?

The journey on a train from Zurich to Amsterdam will take you about 9h 58m. Travel time may vary depending on the operator.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Zurich to Amsterdam?

The minimum time to travel by train between Zurich and Amsterdam is 8h 14m.

How many trains run from Zurich to Amsterdam each day?

Every day of the week, you can choose from 11 Zurich – Amsterdam trains.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Zurich and Amsterdam?

It is possible to travel between Zurich and Amsterdam on Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Zurich and Amsterdam by train?

The train journey between Zurich and Amsterdam, covers around 614 km.

What time is the first train from Zurich to Amsterdam?

Need to leave early? The Zurich to Amsterdam train at 6h 59m is the first of the day.

What time is the last train from Zurich to Amsterdam?

The last train leaves Zurich at 21h 59m.

To leave Zurich, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains listed on this page depart from: ZURICH ALTSTETTEN, ZURICH HB.

At Amsterdam, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page lists trains arriving at: AMSTERDAM CENTRAAL.

Which train companies operate trains from Zurich to Amsterdam?

Journeys from Zurich to Amsterdam are operated by SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB), TGV Lyria, Eurostar.

What services are offered on board?

With TGV Lyria, book your train ticket up to 6 months in advance to take advantage of the lowest prices! A journey is something to prepare for, and we are with you every step of the way.

If you take a Eurostar, you will benefit from free Wi-Fi on all trains in the UK and Europe.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Amsterdam?

The price of a Zurich – Amsterdam train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Zurich to Amsterdam thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Amsterdam.

Price of a Zurich – Amsterdam Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Amsterdam, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Zurich to Amsterdam with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Zurich to Amsterdam at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Zurich – Amsterdam

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Zurich to Amsterdam? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Zurich – Amsterdam Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Zurich to Amsterdam. For last-minute train tickets from Zurich to Amsterdam, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Zurich to Amsterdam and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Zurich - Amsterdam. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Which companies operate the train from Zurich to Amsterdam?

If you're travelling from Zurich to Amsterdam, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

SBB

Travel from Zurich to Amsterdam with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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What travel classes are available on the Zurich to Amsterdam train?

To travel from Zurich to Amsterdam, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

SBB

Travel from Zurich to Amsterdam by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Zurich - Amsterdam allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

What on-board services are available on the Zurich to Amsterdam train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Zurich to Amsterdam route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

SBB

  • Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant

    Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.

  • Free Internet on board and in stations

    Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!

  • Enhanced comfort in 1st class

    Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.

  • Transporting your luggage on board the train

    SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.

  • Transporting your bicycle on board the train

    Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.

  • Travelling with your pet

    Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.

Zurich to Amsterdam train schedule for Friday 21 August 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
6h 59m 15h 29m 8h 30m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Zurich Altstetten
    SBB 2356
  • Olten
  • Connection: 05 min
  • Olten
    SBB 374
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Connection: 25 min
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 126
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Koln Hbf
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
  • Duisburg Hbf
  • Oberhausen Hbf
  • Arnhem Centraal
  • Utrecht Centraal
  • Amsterdam Centraal
6h 59m 16h 50m 9h 51m TGV Lyria, Eurostar
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    TGV Lyria 9206
  • Basel Sbb
  • Mulhouse
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h12
  • Paris Nord
    Eurostar 9345
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Amsterdam Centraal
7h 08m 16h 50m 9h 42m SBB, TGV Lyria, Eurostar
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 2256
  • Lenzburg
  • Aarau
  • Gelterkinden
  • Sissach
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 09 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TGV Lyria 9206
  • Mulhouse
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h12
  • Paris Nord
    Eurostar 9345
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Amsterdam Centraal
7h 59m 17h 29m 9h 30m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 200
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koln Hbf
  • Connection: 1h44
  • Koln Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 124
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
  • Duisburg Hbf
  • Oberhausen Hbf
  • Arnhem Centraal
  • Utrecht Centraal
  • Amsterdam Centraal
8h 59m 17h 29m 8h 30m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 794
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 24 min
  • Basel Sbb
    SBB 372
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Connection: 25 min
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 124
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Koln Hbf
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
  • Duisburg Hbf
  • Oberhausen Hbf
  • Arnhem Centraal
  • Utrecht Centraal
  • Amsterdam Centraal
10h 59m 19h 29m 8h 30m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 370
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Connection: 25 min
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 122
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Koln Hbf
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
  • Duisburg Hbf
  • Oberhausen Hbf
  • Arnhem Centraal
  • Utrecht Centraal
  • Amsterdam Centraal
13h 15m 21h 29m 8h 14m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Zurich Altstetten
    SBB 2072
  • Dietikon
  • Baden
  • Brugg Ag
  • Frick
  • Stein-Sackingen
  • Moehlin
  • Rheinfelden
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 23 min
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 4
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Connection: 07 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 224
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Koln Hbf
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
  • Duisburg Hbf
  • Oberhausen Hbf
  • Arnhem Centraal
  • Utrecht Centraal
  • Amsterdam Centraal
13h 34m 23h 50m 10h 16m TGV Lyria, Eurostar
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    TGV Lyria 9222
  • Basel Sbb
  • Mulhouse
  • Dijon
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 2h13
  • Paris Nord
    Eurostar 9387
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Amsterdam Centraal
21h 59m 9h 29m 11h 30m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 60402
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Mainz Hbf
  • Koblenz Hbf
  • Bonn Hbf
  • Koln Hbf
  • Connection: 09 min
  • Koln Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 222
  • Duisburg Hbf
  • Oberhausen Hbf
  • Arnhem Centraal
  • Utrecht Centraal
  • Amsterdam Centraal
21h 59m 10h 29m 12h 30m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 60402
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Mainz Hbf
  • Koblenz Hbf
  • Bonn Hbf
  • Koln Hbf
  • Solingen Hbf
  • Oberhausen Hbf
  • Arnhem Centraal
  • Utrecht Centraal
  • Amsterdam Centraal
21h 59m 10h 29m 12h 30m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 402
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Bonn Hbf
  • Koln Hbf
  • Solingen Hbf
  • Oberhausen Hbf
  • Arnhem Centraal
  • Utrecht Centraal
  • Amsterdam Centraal