To Zurich by train
With ICE and Nightjet
Quickly to the heart of Zurich
- From € 40 one-way with Nightjet (overnight train)
- From € 68 one-way with ICE (fast daytime connection). Travel time Amsterdam – Zürich: 7.30 hours
There are several travel options to Zürich. Prices, travel times and the number of transfers may vary. Use our itinerary planner to find the ticket that best suits your trip. If you are flexible with your travel dates, you may find cheaper options.
Travel information Zurich
Travel comfortably and sustainably to Zürich by train. ICE departs daily from Amsterdam Central, Utrecht Central and Eindhoven. The fastest daytime connection includes one transfer in Mannheim. You will arrive at Zürich Hauptbahnhof in about 7.30 hours.
You can also take the Nightjet to Zürich. This night train departs daily from Amsterdam, Utrecht and Eindhoven. You travel while you sleep and arrive well-rested.
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
Supersparpreis Europa
- Always the most affordable tickets
- Available to book up to and including the day of travel, subject to availability
- Changes and cancellations not possible
Sparpreis Europa
- Affordable tickets
- Available to book up to and including the day of travel, subject to availability
- Changes and cancellations possible at a cost
Flexpreis Europa
- Available to book up to and including the day of travel
- Free to change up to and including the day of travel (except for reservation costs)
- Includes City-Ticket
*With a City-Ticket, travel free by bus, metro and tram on your day of arrival and departure in over 140 German cities. Included with Flexpreis, available at extra cost with Sparpreis and Supersparpreis.
View the full fare information for ICE
Book in advance and save money!
The cheapest way to travel by train is to book early. Do you already know when you want to go? Then choose the Supersparpreis Europa fare. This is the most affordable fare, but it is tied to a fixed date, time and train. Changes or cancellations are not possible.
Tips for buying budget train 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.
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 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
IIn summer 2026 from 26 June to 31 August seat reservation is compulsory. This reservation is free if you select it during booking. At other times, reserving a seat is not compulsory. However, we do recommend it. You will receive a confirmation after booking that includes the carriage number and your seat number.
Seat reservation 1st class
When booking a first class full-flex ticket, the seat reservation costs are included in the price of your ticket.
Zürich
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.
