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Amsterdam to Zurich by train
How to travel on the new direct overnight train from the Dutch capital to Switzerland's largest city
This new Nightjet service is now providing the only direct train from The Netherlands to north-west Switzerland.
The simplest option for travelling by day requires making an extended connection between ICE trains at Frankfurt (Main).
There are no direct daytime trains on this route:
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From Amsterdam to Zurich by direct train
Journey Summary
11hr 35min
Nightly
Travel Information
Final Destination: Zurich
The train also calls at: Utrecht (21:03), connect from Rotterdam and Arnhem (22:02) connect from Nijmegen
The train is usually scheduled to depart Amsterdam Centraal at 20:30 and arrive in Zurich HB at 08:05.
However, due to the length of its route it is particularly susceptible to having it's timings altered.
Typical onward connections:
- To Bologna (connect for Roma) and Milano at 08:33
- To Graz on the 'Transalpin Express' via Innsbruck, Zell am See and Kitzbuhel at 08:40
- To Lugano at 09:05
- To Milano Centrale at 09:33,
1 x train per night
Tickets
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 6 months ahead of the travel date
The train conveys:
- Compartment Seats (Sitzwagen)
- Couchettes (Liegewagen); 4 berths AND 6 berthsm
- Standard sleeping cars (Schlafwagen) with 3 bed, 2 bed and 1 cabins
- Deluxe sleeping cars with showers (Schlafwagen) with 3 bed, 2 bed and 1 cabins
The first price you will see on the OBB ticketing site will be for the compartment seats.
Click the train details below for more info including the rail pass reservation fees:
Rail pass users must reserve before boarding these trains,
You can now book rail pass reservations without paying booking fees on the OBB website (OBB operates these trains).Though the process for doing so isn't particularly obvious, hence this step-by-step guide.
By booking online you can avoid the booking fees which will be payable at the station in The Netherlands.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| OBB | * | |
| NS Intl |
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This train is in effect two trains combined into one departure:
- A Nightjet train which conveys the sleeping cabins and couchettes
- An IC train, which uses the same types of coaches as those used on daytime services
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