What is the distance between Amsterdam and Zürich?

Amsterdam and Zürich are 382 miles (616 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Amsterdam to Zürich?

If you're headed to Zürich from Amsterdam, chances are that your bus will depart from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) and arrive at Sihlquai - Limmatstraße. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Zürich?

Once in Zürich, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Paradeplatz, Swiss National Museum, Rietberg Museum, Kunsthaus Zürich and St. Peters Church.

Bus Amsterdam to Zürich from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Amsterdam to Zürich on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40am	Schiphol (AMS) Airport	17h 15m	1:55am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Sloterdijk - Amsterdam City Center	12h 20m	5:20am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	8:10pm	Sloterdijk - Amsterdam City Center	12h 45m	8:55am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	14h 20m	9:50am	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	18h 40m	3:30pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags

Next departures for Amsterdam to Zürich on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	12h 40m	9:40am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Sloterdijk - Amsterdam City Center	12h 20m	5:20am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	8:10pm	Sloterdijk - Amsterdam City Center	12h 45m	8:55am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	19h 15m	8:00am	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	14h 20m	9:50am	Airport (ZLC)	No tags

Next departures for Amsterdam to Zürich on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25am	Schiphol (AMS) Airport	23h 20m	8:45am	Zurich Airport	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Sloterdijk - Amsterdam City Center	12h 20m	5:20am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	8:10pm	Sloterdijk - Amsterdam City Center	12h 45m	8:55am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Sloterdijk - Amsterdam City Center	15h 45m	8:45am	Zurich Airport	No tags
Bus	6:53pm	Schiphol (AMS) Airport	14h 2m	8:55am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 9:49 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Amsterdam to Zürich

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 9 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

9h 30mAverage Duration

381 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$44 - $218	Average Duration16h 40m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$56 - $301	Average Duration9h 49m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$49 - $80	Average Duration9h 30m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,135 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,135 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

CH bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Amsterdam and Zürich?

Stops in Amsterdam

A - Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

B - Bijlmer Arena

C - Sloterdijk

D - Duivendrecht

E - Vondelpark

F - Elandsgracht Bus Station

Stops in Zürich

A - Sihlquai - Limmatstraße

B - Zürich Airport

C - Schanzengasse, 12

D - Postsrasse

E - Schindellegistrasse, 1

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Zürich by bus

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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Amsterdam to Zürich?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$100

11/17

$61

Today

$47

11/19

$50

11/20

$50

11/21

$44

11/22

$47

11/23

$93

The cheapest trip from Amsterdam to Zürich was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $44

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Amsterdam to Zürich, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $44 to $174 for a bus ticket from Amsterdam to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Amsterdam to Zürich?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time16h 40m	Avg Price$63	Daily Departures14
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time9h 49m	Avg Price$107	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time9h 30m	Avg Price$77	Daily Departures1