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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Winterthur is to night train which costs SFr 85 - SFr 220 and takes 12h 15m.

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 100 - SFr 270.

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 and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Winterthur?

The distance between Rotterdam and Winterthur is 602 km. The road distance is 744 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 59m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m 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, bus or fly from Rotterdam to Winterthur?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Winterthur is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 490. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs SFr 230 - SFr 420 and takes 8h 59m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 13h 5m.

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 36m 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 909+ 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 plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, night train, 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.

Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane RTM - ZRH
5h 8m
CHF 141–484
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
12h 15m
CHF 89–220
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
8h 59m
CHF 231–411
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N846
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
13h 5m
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
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 103–261
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
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 105–261
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
12h 15m
CHF 95–235
Drive 744 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Winterthurcar 744 km
7h 36m
CHF 123–177

Rotterdam to Winterthur by train and foot

4Weekly Services

8h 59mAverage Duration

CHF 231Cheapest Price

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Distance: 601.5 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

British Airways, Transavia Holland, and two other airlines fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Winterthur via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 8h 59m.

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