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Amsterdam → Zurich / Vienna · ICE · ÖBB Nightjet
Amsterdam → Zurich / Vienna
Two Dutch rail adventures in one: the daytime ICE down the Rhine to Zurich, or the Nightjet that rolls from Amsterdam’s canals to Vienna’s Ring while you sleep.
11h–14hDuration
0–1Transfers
5.2×CO₂ vs flying
From €55Ticket budget
TrainTransport
Booked 2–3 months ahead€38–60
Booked this week€80–140
One-way fares, per person, 2nd class · verified 4 Oct 2026
Day · Leg
Leg
| Leg | Transport / Operator | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam → Frankfurt | ICE | 4h 00 |
| Frankfurt → Zurich | ICE | 4h 00 |
| Amsterdam → Vienna (night) | ÖBB Nightjet | ≈14h |
Pass advice
Pass advice
The Amsterdam→Vienna Nightjet is one of Europe’s best-value sleepers, from about €49.
The Rhine valley section (Cologne–Mainz) is the scenic highlight of the day route.
Zurich HB and Vienna Hbf both sit right next to the historic centres.