Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The trip from Zurich to Amsterdam offers plenty of opportunities for exploring some of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, including Frankfurt, Brussels and even Paris. Train travel is definitely the choice for those who consider the journey as important as the destination. Follow these steps to start planning your trip.
Decide on the route you'd like to take on the way to Amsterdam. The region through which you'll travel is quite popular among travelers. There are numerous options and different ways to make the trip.
Think about taking the night train if you'd like to maximize your time in Amsterdam. Whether traveling through Germany on the InterCity Express (ICE) train or through the heart of France aboard the famous, high-speed TGV train, you'll find plenty of options and amenities for a comfortable trip.
Travel during the day to enjoy the European countryside passing you by. With special panoramic windows made exclusively for taking in the scenery, the high-speed trains are made with leisure travelers in mind. Day travel is also the fastest way to go on this route.
Log on to the Swiss Railways' English-language Web site (click on the link in Resources below).
Enter the appropriate information in the boxes provided. Remember, in Europe the date is written in day-month-year format. Be aware of the difference when entering this information. For the time, enter the earliest time you are willing to travel on that date.
Look through the options and decide which route best suits your needs. You'll notice that no matter which route you take, you'll be changing trains at least once. The overnight trains are a few hours slower, but you probably won't notice if you're comfortably snoozing in a private cabin.
Navigate to the Ticket Shop on the Web site to book your tickets. If you're not yet registered on the site, do so. The process will take a few minutes; but it's fairly painless. After you book your tickets, you can print them out yourself without even leaving the house!
Call Rail Europe at 877-257-2887 to book train tickets from Zurich to Amsterdam if you'd prefer not to book online.