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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 950.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Zurich?

The distance between Rotterdam and Zurich is 594 km. The road distance is 742.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Zurich without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 11m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Rotterdam to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Zurich bus from?

Rotterdam to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Zurich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Rotterdam to Zurich?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 950. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs SFr 150 - SFr 310 and takes 8h 11m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 30m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Zurich bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Zurich is 743 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Rotterdam to Zurich.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Zurich?

Book your Rotterdam to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Rotterdam to Zurich - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam to Zurich by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, 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.

Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane RTM - ZRH
4h 7m
CHF 230–940
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Zurich Bus Stationbus 007
14h 30m
CHF 40–110
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 11m
CHF 154–307
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 21m
CHF 116–372
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport
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 18m
CHF 106–311
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
4h 58m
CHF 91–275
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 22m
CHF 97–318
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
12h 21m
CHF 121–402
Drive 742.5 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Zurichcar 742.5 km
7h 53m
CHF 120–173

Rotterdam to Zurich by train and foot

8Weekly Services

8h 11mAverage Duration

CHF 154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 593.6 km
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Zurich, 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 Zuerich Hb via Paris Nord and Paris Est in around 8h 11m.

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