There are 9 ways to get from Amsterdam to Switzerland by plane, train, bus, night train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Fly to Geneva
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Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva (GVA)
Fly to Zurich
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Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich (ZRH)
Fly to Milan Malpensa, train
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Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Milan Malpensa (MXP)
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Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
Train via Basel
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Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SBB
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Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
Train
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Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hb
Bus
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Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Basel SBB
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Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Station
Night train
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Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hb
Drive
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Drive from Amsterdam to Zürich
Amsterdam to Switzerland by train
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Switzerland from Netherlands
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands
Conditions of entry into Switzerland from Netherlands
- No COVID-19 testing required
- No quarantine required
Rules to follow in Switzerland
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Regional advice
Considerations leaving from Netherlands
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Switzerland is currently allowed from Netherlands.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Regional restriction measures in place
- Health pass is required for long-distance travel by plane, train or coach, as well as in some public venues
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Switzerland is 0041 58 463 00 00.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Switzerland is subject to regional advice.
The social distance requirement in Switzerland is 1.5 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, returning to Netherlands from Switzerland is currently allowed.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 9 May 2022
Exceptions may apply, for full details: Swiss Federal Office of Public Health.
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This information is compiled from official sources. To the best of our knowledge, it is correct as of the last update.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Switzerland is to bus which costs €50 - €70 and takes 14h 6m.
The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Switzerland is to fly which costs €35 - €180 and takes 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Switzerland is 665 km. The road distance is 824.8 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Switzerland without a car is to train via Basel which takes 8h 1m and costs €140 - €220.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Amsterdam to Switzerland, including transfers.
Amsterdam to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Switzerland is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs €35 - €180. Alternatively, you can train via Basel, which costs €140 - €220 and takes 8h 1m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €70 and takes 14h 6m.
The quickest flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Basel Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Amsterdam to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
- Distance: 665 km
- Duration: 3h 39m
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Switzerland?
KLM, easyJet and Lufthansa fly from Amsterdam to Basel every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Amsterdam to Zürich via Basel SBB and Zürich HB in around 8h 1m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 270
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 310
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 220
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Malpensa via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 220
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 90 - SFr 550
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 550
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 600
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 95 - SFr 430
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 370
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Geneva via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 390
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Zurich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 150 - SFr 410
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Malpensa via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 300
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Malpensa via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 300
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 430
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 410
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Malpensa via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 350
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 90 - SFr 550
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Geneva via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 450
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Zurich via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 550
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Malpensa via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 430
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Malpensa via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 410
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 Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 24 - SFr 45
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 60
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
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
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 26 - SFr 40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 31 - SFr 36
- 1st Class
- SFr 26 - SFr 30
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SBB GmbH
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 22 - SFr 35
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 85 - SFr 120
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
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
Night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 65 - SFr 160
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- SFr 65 - SFr 95
- 1st Class
- SFr 110 - SFr 160
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 45
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 7 - SFr 9
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Switzerland is 825 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Amsterdam to Switzerland.
KLM, easyJet and Lufthansa offer flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Basel Airport.
There are 91+ hotels available in Switzerland. Prices start at SFr 87 per night.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is to train which takes 13 min and costs €6 - €13.