Zürich to Amsterdam By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from Zürich, Switzerland to Amsterdam, Netherlands by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

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Zürich to Amsterdam

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Air Freight

1h 39m, Every few hours

39kg CO₂

Container Ship

6 days 12h, Every 1-2 weeks

335kg CO₂

Road Freight

7h 20m

6kg CO₂
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Zürich to Amsterdam by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Zürich to Amsterdam by plane will take about 1h 39m and departs from Zürich Airport (ZRH) and arrives into Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). There are flights departing every few hours on this route. KLM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a day.

Quickest air route

Zürich Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Departs from

Departs from

1h 39m
Every few hours
604 km
375 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

39kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: KLKLM
2-4 times a dayBoeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
Carrier Identifier: LXSwiss
2-4 times a dayAirbus A320+2 others
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Zürich to Amsterdam by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Zürich to Amsterdam by ship will take about 6 days 12h and departs from La Spezia (ITSPE) and arrives into Rotterdam (NLRTM). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

La Spezia to Rotterdam

Port of loading

Port of loading

6 days 12h
Every 1-2 weeks
4,342 km
2,698 mi.
Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

335kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCULevante Express
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksMSC
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Closest seaports

Genoa to Rotterdam

Port of loading

Port of loading

10 days 17h
Every 1-2 days
4,246 km
2,638 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

333kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: HLCUMSE → IEX
TransshipmentEvery 2-4 weeksHapag-Lloyd
Carrier Identifier: MAEUTA5 → ME2
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk
Carrier Identifier: HLCUMGX → IEX
TransshipmentEvery 2-4 weeksHapag-Lloyd
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Ocean routes from Zürich to Amsterdam

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Zürich to Amsterdam by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Zürich to Amsterdam. The total distance is around 611 km and will usually takes around 7h 20m by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Zürich to Amsterdam

7h 20m
N/A
611 km
380 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

6kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyVehicles
Carrier Identifier: default-truck-carrierTruck Operator
N/ATruck 40T
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