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 80 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 100 - SFr 260.

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 2m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Switzerland?

The distance between Rotterdam and Switzerland is 627 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 2m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m 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 2m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 80 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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

Bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdambus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
4h 35m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 48m
CHF 55–79
Train via Paris
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 2m
CHF 190–343
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 119–404
Bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdambus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
5h 1m
Bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdambus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
4h 59m
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 102–256
Bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdambus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane AMS - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
7h 14m
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
Drive 742.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Zurichcar 742.6 km
7h 54m
CHF 120–173

Rotterdam to Switzerland by bus and train

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11h 48mAverage Duration

CHF 55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 627.2 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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 2m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Zürich 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 45–65 and the journey takes 11h 45m.

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