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 €45 - €130 and takes 14h 20m.

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 5h 4m and costs €110 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Utrecht?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Utrecht. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.

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 Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

How far is it from Zurich to Utrecht?

The distance between Zurich and Utrecht is 672 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 Mannheim which takes 8h 56m and costs €90 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m 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 SBB GmbH, 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 Mannheim which takes 8h 56m and costs €90 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €130 and takes 14h 20m.

Where does the Zurich to Utrecht bus arrive?

Zurich to Utrecht bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Zurich to Utrecht train arrive?

Zurich to Utrecht train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Utrecht by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), 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 to Utrecht Centraaltrain
5h 4m
€117–307
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N831
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrumbus 068 / ...
14h 20m
€48–123
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
8h 56m
€94–387
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain Nj
11h 46m
€262–466
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 to Utrecht Centraaltrain
5h 57m
€92–306
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 55m
€121–253
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 44m
€106–312
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Utrecht Centraaltrain 43N
12h 10m
€81–251
Drive 746.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Utrechtcar 746.5 km
7h 24m
€133–191

Zurich to Utrecht by train

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8h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 672 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Utrecht Centraal via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum via Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 14h 20m.

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