There are 8 ways to get from Amsterdam to Brig by train, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 9h 50m
SFr 131 - SFr 310
Cheapest option
Fly to Milan Malpensa, train • 7h 23m
SFr 91 - SFr 236
6 alternative options
Train via Eindhoven • 11h 17m
SFr 192 - SFr 333
Drive • 9h 30m
SFr 130 - SFr 200
Fly to Geneva, train • 6h 54m
SFr 112 - SFr 344
Fly to Zurich, train • 7h 1m
SFr 137 - SFr 384
Fly to Basel, train • 7h 5m
SFr 126 - SFr 459
Fly to Milan Linate, train • 7h 37m
SFr 111 - SFr 265
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International entry into Switzerland from Netherlands
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands
Conditions of entry into Switzerland from Netherlands
- 10-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Pre-departure COVID-19 test (with a negative test result) taken 3 days before boarding for all arrivals by air
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 7
- Health declaration required
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Yes, but conditions apply when entering Switzerland from Netherlands.
Explore options for future travelDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Brig is 0041 58 463 00 00.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Brig is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Brig is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 0041 58 463 00 00.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Netherlands from Switzerland.
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Last updated: 18 Apr 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Brig is to fly and train which costs 80€ - 220€ and takes 7h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Brig is to fly and train which takes 6h 54m and costs 100€ - 320€.
No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Brig. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Brig via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Brig is 710 km. The road distance is 984.9 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Brig without a car is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs 110€ - 290€.
It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Amsterdam to Brig, including transfers.
Amsterdam to Brig train services, operated by Dutch Railways (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The quickest flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Geneva Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 25m.
Amsterdam to Brig train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Brig station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Brig is 985 km. It takes approximately 9h 30m to drive from Amsterdam to Brig.
- Distance: 709.8 km
- Duration: 9h 50m
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Brig, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Amsterdam to Brig via Basel Sbb in around 9h 50m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 150 - SFr 480
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 350
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 470
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 75 - SFr 250
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 260
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 350
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 420
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 130
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 100
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Geneva via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 210 - SFr 700
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Zurich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 190 - SFr 550
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Zurich via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 190 - SFr 550
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Linate via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- SFr 180 - SFr 420
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 400
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 470
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Linate via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 290
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 55 - SFr 310
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 65 - SFr 150
- Website
- NS
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- SFr 65 - SFr 90
- 1st Class
- SFr 100 - SFr 150
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Eindhoven Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 16 - SFr 40
- Website
- NS
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- SFr 16 - SFr 23
- 1st Class
- SFr 27 - SFr 40
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 190
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Eindhoven Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Eindhoven Centraal to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 170
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel Sbb to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 65 - SFr 120
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 60 - SFr 120
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 70 - SFr 130
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Milano Centrale to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 95
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Gallarate to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 37
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- Standard
- SFr 35 - SFr 37
- First
- SFr 57
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easyJet, Lufthansa, Swiss and KLM offer flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Geneva Airport.
There are 229+ hotels available in Brig. Prices start at SFr 87 per night.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is to train which takes 17 min and costs 6€ - 13€.