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The average train between Zurich and Rotterdam takes 12h 59m and the fastest train takes 8h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Rotterdam. 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 twice daily between Zurich and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 9:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 12h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal station via Mulhouse station and Paris Gare De Lyon station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
Zurich to Rotterdam train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Rotterdam train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
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The distance between Zurich and Rotterdam is 585.1 km. The road distance is 742 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Rotterdam Centraal via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 8h 34m.
