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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Winterthur is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 95 and takes 12h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Winterthur is to train and fly which takes 4h 12m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Winterthur?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Zürich via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Winterthur?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Winterthur via Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Winterthur?

The distance between Rotterdam and Winterthur is 678 km. The road distance is 744.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Winterthur without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 16m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 480.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Rotterdam to Winterthur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Winterthur bus from?

Rotterdam to Winterthur bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Winterthur train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Winterthur?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Winterthur is to train via Paris which takes 8h 16m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 95 and takes 12h 13m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Winterthur bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Winterthur bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Winterthur train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Winterthur?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Winterthur is 744 km. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Rotterdam to Winterthur.

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

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Where can I stay near Winterthur?

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Rotterdam to Winterthur - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam to Winterthur by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, night train, or car

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Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
4h 12m
CHF 122–308
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 13m
CHF 55–95
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 16m
CHF 267–476
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoven Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the nighttrain from Eindhoven Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
13h 2m
CHF 90–185
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 17m
CHF 102–257
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
5h 49m
CHF 140–362
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Badentrain
3. Take the train from Baden to Winterthurtrain S12 / ...
12h 52m
CHF 101–203
Drive 744.2 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Winterthurcar 744.2 km
7h 35m
CHF 129–186

Rotterdam to Winterthur by train and foot

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8h 16mAverage Duration

CHF 267Cheapest Price

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Distance: 677.7 km
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Winterthur, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Winterthur via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Zürich once daily. Tickets cost CHF 50–85 and the journey takes 11h 45m.

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