Zurich to Amersfoort by train

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Overview: trains from Zurich to Amersfoort

Find the key information for travelling by train from Zurich to Amersfoort, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:08 View journey
Last train 22:36 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 7hr 50m View journey
Distance (km) 578
Trains / day 14 View all
Cheapest journey AU$181.04 View journey
Avg journey time 12hr 34m
Train operators 35

Zurich to Amersfoort by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Zurich to Amersfoort? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 578 kilometres.

Train cost between Zurich and Amersfoort: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from AU$181.04, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Departure frequency and timetable from Zurich to Amersfoort

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Zurich to Amersfoort:

  • 00:08 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 22:36 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 00:08 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 22:36 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 58 minutes from Zurich toward Amersfoort.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 14 trains serving this route each day.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Zurich to Amersfoort?

On this route spanning 578 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 7 hours and 50 minutes.

Booking time frame: Zurich to Amersfoort trains

Tickets for travel to Amersfoort along this route are available for purchase 6 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making the most of your trip to Amersfoort

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Amersfoort.

FAQs about the train journey from Zurich to Amersfoort

Want to know more about your journey from Zurich to Amersfoort? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Zurich and Amersfoort spans 578 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.