What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Alphen aan den Rijn?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Alphen aan den Rijn is to bus via Karlsruhe which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Alphen aan den Rijn?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Alphen aan den Rijn is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs €190 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Alphen aan den Rijn?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Alphen aan den Rijn. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Alphen a/d Rijn, Centrum via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk and Schiphol, Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Alphen aan den Rijn?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Alphen aan den Rijn. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Alphen a/d Rijn via Basel SBB, Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

How far is it from Zurich to Alphen aan den Rijn?

The distance between Zurich and Alphen aan den Rijn is 643 km. The road distance is 769.6 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Alphen aan den Rijn without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Alphen aan den Rijn without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 10h 3m and costs €120 - €320.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Alphen aan den Rijn?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Zurich to Alphen aan den Rijn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Alphen aan den Rijn bus from?

Zurich to Alphen aan den Rijn bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Alphen aan den Rijn train from?

Zurich to Alphen aan den Rijn train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Alphen aan den Rijn?

The best way to get from Zurich to Alphen aan den Rijn is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs €190 - €400. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA), which costs €120 - €320 and takes 10h 3m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 13h 30m.

Where does the Zurich to Alphen aan den Rijn bus arrive?

Zurich to Alphen aan den Rijn bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Zurich to Alphen aan den Rijn train arrive?

Zurich to Alphen aan den Rijn train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Alphen aan den Rijn?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Alphen aan den Rijn is 770 km. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Zurich to Alphen aan den Rijn.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Alphen aan den Rijn?

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Where can I stay near Alphen aan den Rijn?

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Zurich to Alphen aan den Rijn - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Alphen aan den Rijn by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Zurich Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
4h 15m
€197–392
Bus via Karlsruhe
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus N33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrumbus N94
13h 51m
€55–109
Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
10h 3m
€126–315
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 30m
€64–86
Drive 769.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Alphen aan den Rijncar 769.6 km
7h 58m
€137–198
Train to Basel, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
5h 9m
€167–397
Fly Zurich Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
6h 42m
€129–350
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Utrecht Centraaltrain 43N
12h 25m
€153–212

Zurich to Alphen aan den Rijn by train

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10h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 642.5 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands?

Swiss, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Alphen a/d Rijn via Basel SBB, Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb, and Utrecht Centraal in around 10h 3m.

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