Cheer on the Oranje Lionesses
Kick off your football party on the train
From 2 to 27 July 2025, the Orange Lionesses will be in Switzerland to compete for the European title. Do you already have a ticket for one of the matches? Or would you like to experience the unique atmosphere in the host cities? This is your chance to experience the excitement of the tournament up close.
This article tells you how to get to the host cities, which trains to take and how to combine your football trip with some of Switzerland's best train journeys.
Why take the train in Switzerland?
- Arrive in the centre - and immediately soak up the atmosphere in the Fan Zone
- Comfortable – plenty of room for all your orange outfits
- Enjoy the journey – panoramic views along the route
Which train to take?
Want to watch the Orange Lionesses shine live at UEFA Women's EURO 2025? There are two equally comfortable ways to travel to Switzerland by train: ICE and Nightjet. You can choose which option suits you best.
1. Travel while you sleep with the night train
Save time and hotel costs. Board in the evening and wake up rested in Basel or Zurich. The Nightjet sleeper train runs daily from Amsterdam, Utrecht and Eindhoven direct to Switzerland.
Tickets can be booked srating from (one way per person from Amsterdam):
- Seats € 35
- Couchettes € 50
- Sleeping compartment € 80
More information about Nightjet
2. Enjoy a change of scenery throughout the day with ICE
Ideal if you want to enjoy the views and have time to travel during the day. Switzerland is easily reached by train from the Netherlands. There are several trains a day and tickets are available from € 38 one way per person.
By train to the venues of Dutch matches for the 2025 European Championship
The Dutch women's team are to play group matches in three Swiss cities: Lucerne, Zurich and Basel. Find out how to get there:
1. Lucerne
- Match: The Netherlands - Wales
- Date: Saturday 5 July 2025
Night train: Travel time of 12.50 hours.
ICE: Travel time of 8.27 hours.
2. Zurich
- Match: England - The Netherlands
- Date: Wednesday 9 July 2025
Night train: Travel time of 11:50 hours.
ICE: Travel time of 7.30 hours.
3. Basel
- Match: The Netherlands - France
- Date: Sunday 13 July 2025
Night train: Travel time of 10.36 hours.
ICE: Travel time of 7.10 hours.
Want to know what other host cities there are?
Discover the host cities courtesy of Swiss professional footballers
Also discover the rest of Switzerland
Combine your football trip with an unforgettable train journey through Switzerland. Travel effortlessly through stunning mountain scenery, past crystal-clear lakes and historic towns.
Here are some highlights not to be missed:
- The Glacier Express: Travel through picturesque valleys, past glaciers and high mountain passes.
- The Bernina Express: A beautiful train route that takes you from Switzerland to Italy.
- The Rheinfall: Visit one of Europe's largest waterfalls, just outside Basel, and enjoy the spectacular views.
- Zermatt and the Matterhorn: Discover this world-famous mountain village and its iconic mountain peak.
Interrail: Flexible travel through Switzerland and Europe
With Interrail, you can not only travel to the host cities of the Women's European Championship 2025, but also easily travel to other parts of Switzerland or even neighbouring countries. Whether you want to stay longer or take a day trip from Basel, Zurich or Lucerne, Interrail gives you the flexibility to plan your trip and discover more than just the stadiums.
- Interrail Global Pass: Ideal if you want to visit other countries besides Switzerland.
- Interrail One Country Pass (Switzerland): Practical if you only travel within Switzerland.
Swiss Travel Pass: unlimited travel in Switzerland
With the Swiss Travel Pass, you can travel anywhere in Switzerland by train, bus or boat. It gives you free entry to over 500 museums and discounts on cable cars and mountain railways.
Panoramic trains such as the Glacier Express and Bernina Express are also included. Reservations are required for these trains. The main difference with Interrail is that the Swiss Travel Pass gives you direct access to these panoramic trains and more discounts on mountain railways and museums.
Only travelling within Switzerland? Then the Swiss Travel Pass is a smart choice.
Swiss Travel Pass: round trip Switzerland by train
When to choose which pass?
Tips for Zurich
Discover Zurich: explore the historic centre, take a dip in the Limmat, and dine with views of the Alps. Travel comfortably by train.