The average train between Zurich and Rotterdam takes 12h 30m and the fastest train takes 7h 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 4 times a day between Zurich and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 7:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 3:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 12h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Rotterdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Zurich to Rotterdam train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Rotterdam is 585.1 km. The road distance is 1,114 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Rotterdam Centraal via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, and Paris Nord in around 8h 31m.