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What is the best way to travel from Zurich Airport to Amsterdam?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Trains and Flights for the journey to Amsterdam from Zurich Airport. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
15h 5m
$53
$60
3
Train
16h 4m
$142
$215
8
Flight
1h 35m
$263
$296
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What is the cheapest way to reach Amsterdam from Zurich Airport?

You can get to Amsterdam with just $53 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Sunday
from $288
Monday
from $53
Tuesday
from $55
Wednesday
from $263
Thursday
from $65
Friday
from $288
Saturday
from $245

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • KLM Cityhopper
    1h 40m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    8:40 AM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from $288
  • KLM Cityhopper
    1h 35m
    0
    2:20 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    3:55 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from $288
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    1h 35m
    0
    11:50 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    1:25 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from $288
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    1h 35m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    7:10 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from $288

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    19h 55m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    7:30 AM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $53
  • FlixBus
    15h 5m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    8:25 AM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $54
  • FlixBus
    19h 40m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    1:00 PM
    Amsterdam
    Bijlmer ArenA Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $71
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    1h 40m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    7:15 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    Economy
    from $268
  • Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    1h 40m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    6:25 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    Economy
    from $283
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    1h 40m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    8:40 AM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from $288
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    1h 35m
    0
    9:20 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    10:55 AM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from $288

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    19h 55m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    7:30 AM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $55
  • FlixBus
    15h 5m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    8:25 AM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $55
  • FlixBus
    19h 40m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    1:00 PM
    Amsterdam
    Bijlmer ArenA Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $61
  • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    16h 54m
    0
    11:15 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    4:09 PM
    Amsterdam
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $142
  • Deutsche Bahn
    16h 19m
    0
    11:50 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    4:09 PM
    Amsterdam
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $152

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 40m
    0
    7:20 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    9:00 AM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from $263
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 40m
    0
    12:30 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    2:10 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from $263
  • Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    1h 40m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    7:15 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    Economy
    from $263
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    1h 40m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    8:40 AM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from $287

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    24h 0m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    11:35 AM
    Amsterdam
    Bijlmer ArenA Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $65
  • FlixBus
    19h 55m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    7:30 AM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $68

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    1h 35m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    7:10 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from $288
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 35m
    0
    8:40 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    10:15 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from $289
  • KLM Cityhopper
    1h 35m
    0
    7:25 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    9:00 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from $312
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 40m
    0
    7:20 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    9:00 AM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from $369

    Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    16h 4m
    0
    11:50 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    3:54 PM
    Amsterdam
    Muiderpoort Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $245
  • Deutsche Bahn
    16h 19m
    0
    11:50 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    4:09 PM
    Amsterdam
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $249
  • Deutsche Bahn
    16h 39m
    0
    11:15 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    3:54 PM
    Amsterdam
    Muiderpoort Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    First Class
    from $250
  • Deutsche Bahn
    16h 54m
    0
    11:15 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    4:09 PM
    Amsterdam
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    First Class
    from $250
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 40m
    0
    3:50 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    5:30 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from $271
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 35m
    0
    8:40 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    10:15 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from $273
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    1h 40m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    8:40 AM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from $289
  • KLM Cityhopper
    1h 35m
    0
    2:20 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    3:55 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from $289

What are the fastest trips from Zurich Airport to Amsterdam?

You can get to Amsterdam from Zurich Airport in just 1h 35m with a Flight from KLM Cityhopper. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Sunday
from 1h 35m
Monday
from 1h 35m
Tuesday
from 15h 5m
Wednesday
from 1h 35m
Thursday
from 19h 55m
Friday
from 1h 35m
Saturday
from 1h 35m

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • KLM Cityhopper
    1h 35m
    0
    2:20 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    3:55 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from $288
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    1h 35m
    0
    11:50 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    1:25 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from $288
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    1h 35m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    7:10 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from $288
  • KLM Cityhopper
    1h 40m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    8:40 AM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from $288

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    1h 35m
    0
    9:20 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    10:55 AM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from $288
  • KLM Cityhopper
    1h 35m
    0
    2:20 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    3:55 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from $288
  • Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    1h 40m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    7:15 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    Economy
    from $268
  • Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    1h 40m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    6:25 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    Economy
    from $283
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    15h 5m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    8:25 AM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $54
  • FlixBus
    19h 40m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    1:00 PM
    Amsterdam
    Bijlmer ArenA Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $71
  • FlixBus
    19h 55m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    7:30 AM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $53

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    15h 5m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    8:25 AM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $55
  • FlixBus
    19h 40m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    1:00 PM
    Amsterdam
    Bijlmer ArenA Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $61
  • FlixBus
    19h 55m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    7:30 AM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $55
  • Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    16h 19m
    0
    11:50 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    4:09 PM
    Amsterdam
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $152
  • Deutsche Bahn
    16h 54m
    0
    11:15 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    4:09 PM
    Amsterdam
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $142

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    1h 35m
    0
    9:20 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    10:55 AM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from $287
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 40m
    0
    7:20 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    9:00 AM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from $263
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 40m
    0
    12:30 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    2:10 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from $263
  • Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    1h 40m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    7:15 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    Economy
    from $263

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    19h 55m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    7:30 AM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $68
  • FlixBus
    24h 0m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    11:35 AM
    Amsterdam
    Bijlmer ArenA Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $65

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    1h 35m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    7:10 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from $288
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 35m
    0
    8:40 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    10:15 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from $289
  • KLM Cityhopper
    1h 35m
    0
    7:25 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    9:00 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from $312
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    1h 35m
    0
    11:50 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    1:25 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from $478

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 35m
    0
    8:40 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    10:15 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from $273
  • KLM Cityhopper
    1h 35m
    0
    2:20 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    3:55 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from $289
  • KLM Cityhopper
    1h 35m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    7:10 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from $289
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 40m
    0
    3:50 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    5:30 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from $271
  • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    16h 4m
    0
    11:50 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    3:54 PM
    Amsterdam
    Muiderpoort Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $245
  • Deutsche Bahn
    16h 19m
    0
    11:50 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    4:09 PM
    Amsterdam
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $249
  • Deutsche Bahn
    16h 39m
    0
    11:15 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    3:54 PM
    Amsterdam
    Muiderpoort Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    First Class
    from $250
  • Deutsche Bahn
    16h 54m
    0
    11:15 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    4:09 PM
    Amsterdam
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    First Class
    from $250
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Zurich Airport to Amsterdam

What are the most popular stations in Zurich Airport and Amsterdam?

In Zurich Airport, you will usually depart from Zurich Airport or Zurich Airport Central Station, while in Amsterdam you will be arriving at Prins Hendrikkade Bus Stop, Sloterdijk Station or Holendrecht Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Amsterdam from Zurich Airport? With 6 connections between 2 Bus, Train and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Zurich Airport and Amsterdam, you can pay as low as $53 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from KLM Cityhopper: you will get to Amsterdam in just 1h 35m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Zurich Airport and Amsterdam are Deutsche Bahn, KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Zurich Airport and Amsterdam is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Rümlang or to Diemen, and look at flights from , and landing at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Zurich Airport to Amsterdam?

The most popular companies between Zurich Airport and Amsterdam, are Deutsche Bahn, KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss International Air Lines and 1 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Zurich Airport to Amsterdam

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Zurich Airport to Amsterdam. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Zurich Airport to Amsterdam

How can I reach Amsterdam from Zurich Airport?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Amsterdam from Zurich Airport.

How far is Amsterdam from Zurich Airport?

The distance between Zurich Airport and Amsterdam is 376.4 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Zurich Airport and Amsterdam?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 16 kgs of CO2, a train 21 kgs, a car 103 kgs, and a flight 149 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Zurich Airport to Amsterdam?

You can get to Amsterdam with just $53 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich Airport to Amsterdam?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Amsterdam in just 1h 35m with a Flight from KLM Cityhopper.

More routes to Zurich Airport and to Amsterdam

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Zurich Airport and to Amsterdam. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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