The train between Rotterdam and Zutphen takes 1h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Zutphen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Rotterdam and Zutphen. The earliest departure is at 9:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Zutphen at 7:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Zutphen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Zutphen station via Apeldoorn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Rotterdam to Zutphen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Zutphen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Apeldoorn station.
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The distance between Rotterdam and Zutphen is 120.2 km. The road distance is 137 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Apeldoorn every 2 hours. Tickets cost €13–28 and the journey takes 1h 25m.