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 55 - SFr 110 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 3h 55m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 290.

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 Est, Strasbourg, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Switzerland?

The distance between Rotterdam and Switzerland is 619 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 25m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m 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 25m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 110 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 55m to drive from Rotterdam to Switzerland.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam to Switzerland?

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Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1198+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Rotterdam to Switzerland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Rotterdam to Switzerland by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, night train, or car

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

Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
3h 55m
CHF 98–286
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 48m
CHF 55–101
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
8h 25m
CHF 243–528
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 81–185
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
4h 21m
CHF 97–258
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
4h 19m
CHF 119–294
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 81–232
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 108–288
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane AMS - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 23m
CHF 76–222
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
12h 24m
CHF 86–205
Drive 742.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Zurichcar 742.6 km
7h 55m
CHF 122–176

Rotterdam to Switzerland by train and foot

88Weekly Services

8h 25mAverage Duration

CHF 243Cheapest Price

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Distance: 619 km
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zürich Stadelhofen via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Zürich twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 50–100 and the journey takes 11h 45m.

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