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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Utrecht is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Utrecht is to fly and train which takes 4h 35m and costs €120 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Utrecht?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Utrecht station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Utrecht Central Station via Brussels Zaventem Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Utrecht?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Utrecht. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Utrecht Centraal via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Zurich to Utrecht?

The distance between Zurich and Utrecht is 661 km. The road distance is 746.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Utrecht without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 14m and costs €230 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Zurich to Utrecht, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Utrecht bus from?

Zurich to Utrecht bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Utrecht train from?

Zurich to Utrecht train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Utrecht?

The best way to get from Zurich to Utrecht is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 14m and costs €230 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 55m.

Where does the Zurich to Utrecht bus arrive?

Zurich to Utrecht bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels Zaventem Airport station.

Where does the Zurich to Utrecht train arrive?

Zurich to Utrecht train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Utrecht?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Utrecht is 747 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Zurich to Utrecht.

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

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

Book your Zurich to Utrecht bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Utrecht?

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Zurich to Utrecht - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Utrecht 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 Zurich Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4h 35m
€128–304
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus N837
2. Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Utrecht Central Stationbus N800 / ...
12h 55m
€56–93
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
8h 14m
€232–684
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
11h 12m
Drive 746.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Utrechtcar 746.5 km
7h 24m
€133–192
Train to Basel, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
5h 25m
€106–345
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 Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to 's-Hertogenboschtrain
4. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Utrecht Centraaltrain
6h 49m
€121–320
Fly Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
6h 43m
€94–280
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain
2. Take the train from Singen to Böblingentrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STR - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
7h 28m
€159–450
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Utrecht Centraaltrain 43N
11h 44m
€162–420

Zurich to Utrecht by train

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8h 14mAverage Duration

€232Cheapest Price

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Distance: 661.2 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Utrecht Centraal via Köln Hbf in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Utrecht Central Station via Brussels Zaventem Airport in around 12h 55m.

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