To Zurich by train

With ICE International and Nightjet

Quickly to the heart of Zurich

From € 50 one-way trip with ICE
From € 38 with Nightjet
Travel time Amsterdam - Zurich is 8.09 hours
Change trains in Frankfurt and Basel or travel direct by night train
Tip! Early booking = lowest prices

Travel information

Travel information Zurich

By train you travel quickly and comfortably to Zurich. ICE International departs from Amsterdam Central, Utrecht Central and Arnhem. With a stopover in Frankfurt and Basel you arrive at Zürich Hauptbahnhof within 8.5 hours.

Or travel by night train, directly from Amsterdam, Utrecht or Arnhem. Book now and travel from December 2021.

For a complete travel itinerary, consult our itinerary planner.

Prices

Prices train tickets Zurich

No trip is the same. We are very aware of this and therefore offer a fitting rate for every travel situation.

The price depends on

The moment of booking - Early booking means lowest prices
Travel class - 1st or 2nd class
Flexibility - Regarding changing or cancelling bookings

Options flexibility ICE International

Supersparpreis Europa

Always the lowest rates
Can be booked until departure
Changes and cancellations not possible

Sparpreis Europa

Low rates
Can be booked until departure
Changes and cancellations possible at a cost
City Ticket included*

Flexpreis Europa

Can be booked until departure
Changes or cancellations free of charge (except for reservation costs)
City Ticket included*

Flexpreis Europa Plus

All advantages of Flexpreis Europa
Seat reservation included
Valid 1 day before and 2 days after your selected day of travel
Possible to change/cancel your booking free of charge until the last day of validity of your ticket

*City Ticket: In a significant number of German cities free tickets from/to station with local transport

Find out everything about ICE International and Intercity Berlin rates here

Lowest rates

Book in advance and save money!

Do you already know what day and time you want to travel? Then choose for a Supersparpreis Europa rate: the best rate for the price-conscious travellers. You will not be able to cancel or rebook the ticket.

General tips for getting the cheapest tickets

Book as early as possibly to have the most chance of getting the cheapest tickets.
Travelling in the evening is often cheaper.
For a weekend getaway, travel Sat-Sun-Mon instead of Fri-Sat-Sun.
Book online to avoid booking fee.

Tips to get the best rates

Practical information

To make your trip that much easier, we have summed up certain practical issues for you.

Facilities on board

Read more about all the facilities on board, so that you can make your trip as comfortable as possible.
Read more about ICE International facilities
Read more about Nightjet facilities

View the itinerary planner and app

Please keep in mind that there could be delays or engineering works and check your trip with the itinerary planner. That way, you will never get an unpleasant surprise!
Download our app so that you will be kept informed of the possible changes.

Free access to the lounges

IIf you have a 1st class ticket, you can enjoy a free drink at the NS International Lounge in Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport and Rotterdam. You also have access to the 1st class lounge of Deutsche Bahn at Berlin Hauptbahnhof, where you can enjoy a free snack and drink (excluding the Supersparpreis rate (Europe) and the Sparpreis Europe rate).

Seat reservation

It is not mandatory to reserve a seat. We do, however, advise you to do so. You will receive a confirmation of your seat reservation stating the carriage number and seat number.