What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Switzerland is to train and fly which takes 5h 22m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Switzerland?

The distance between Rotterdam and Switzerland is 1061 km. The road distance is 742.6 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Switzerland without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 1m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 330.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Rotterdam to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Switzerland train from?

Rotterdam to Switzerland train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Switzerland is to train via Paris which takes 8h 1m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 48m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Switzerland train arrive?

Rotterdam to Switzerland train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Switzerland is 743 km. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Rotterdam to Switzerland.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1224+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Rotterdam to Switzerland - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Switzerland by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
8h 1m
CHF 204–321
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 48m
CHF 37–72
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain Intercity
2. Take the night train from Eindhoven Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
12h 24m
CHF 113–392
Drive 742.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Zurichcar 742.6 km
7h 54m
CHF 118–171
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
12h 31m
CHF 118–422
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
5h 24m
CHF 68–222
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
5h 22m
CHF 92–244
Bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the bus from Den haag to Amsterdambus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
5h 49m
Bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the bus from Den haag to Amsterdambus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
6h 15m
Bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the bus from Den haag to Amsterdambus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
6h 14m

Rotterdam to Switzerland by train

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8h 1mAverage Duration

CHF 204Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,061 km
Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zürich Stadelhofen via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Zürich 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 30–70 and the journey takes 11h 45m.

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