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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Winterthur is to train and night train which costs SFr 90 - SFr 220 and takes 13h 2m.

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 14m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 300.

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 49m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Winterthur?

The distance between Rotterdam and Winterthur is 678 km. The road distance is 743.9 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 49m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Rotterdam to Winterthur, including transfers.

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 49m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 50m.

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?

There are 888+ hotels available in Winterthur.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam to Winterthur 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 Zurich Airport
best
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 14m
CHF 118–291
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain Intercity
2. Take the night train from Eindhoven Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
13h 2m
CHF 90–212
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 49m
CHF 253–555
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
12h 50m
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 108–294
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel, train
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
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
5h 51m
CHF 119–397
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Badentrain
3. Take the train from Baden to Winterthurtrain S12 / ...
12h 52m
CHF 100–238
Drive 743.9 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Winterthurcar 743.9 km
7h 35m
CHF 121–174

Rotterdam to Winterthur by train and foot

88Weekly Services

8h 49mAverage Duration

CHF 253Cheapest Price

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Distance: 677.6 km
Duration: 4h 14m

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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Winterthur via Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB), Basel, Bahnhof, Zürich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 12h 50m.

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