What is the cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Zurich is to night train which costs SFr 75 - SFr 180 and takes 11h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Utrecht to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 4h 29m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct bus between Utrecht and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Utrecht station to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Zurich?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Zuerich Hb. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 18m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Zurich?

The distance between Utrecht and Zurich is 661 km. The road distance is 744.4 km.

How do I travel from Utrecht to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Zurich without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 16m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 350.

How long does it take to get from Utrecht to Zurich?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Utrecht to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Zurich bus from?

Utrecht to Zurich bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Zurich train from?

Utrecht to Zurich train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Train or bus from Utrecht to Zurich?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Zurich is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 16m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 9m.

Where does the Utrecht to Zurich bus arrive?

Utrecht to Zurich bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Utrecht to Zurich train arrive?

Utrecht to Zurich train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Duesseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Utrecht to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Zurich is 744 km. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Utrecht to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Utrecht to Zurich?

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Utrecht to Zurich - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 9 ways to get from Utrecht to Zurich by train, plane, 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.

Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
4h 29m
CHF 108–292
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Utrecht Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
11h 18m
CHF 75–180
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
8h 16m
CHF 99–344
Bus
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Dortmund central bus stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N07
13h 9m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
5h 26m
CHF 83–259
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
6h 51m
CHF 92–255
Train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
11h 18m
CHF 85–190
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Blericktrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln-Ehrenfeldtrain Re
4. Take the night train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
13h 34m
Drive 744.4 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Zurichcar 744.4 km
7h 22m
CHF 121–174

Utrecht to Zurich by train

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8h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 661.2 km
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Utrecht, Netherlands and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Zürich HB via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Zurich Bus Station via Dortmund central bus station in around 13h 9m.

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