The average train between Rotterdam and Zutphen takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is an hourly train service 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 hourly between Rotterdam and Zutphen. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Zutphen at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 2h 4m. 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 2h 4m.
Rotterdam to Zutphen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda 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 Gouda to Apeldoorn hourly. Tickets cost €10–24 and the journey takes 1h 2m.