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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Zurich is to train and night train which costs SFr 80 - SFr 190 and takes 12h 21m.

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 3h 58m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 600.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Zürich Bus Station via Basel, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

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 Zürich HB via Paris Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Zurich?

The distance between Rotterdam and Zurich is 594 km. The road distance is 742.6 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 21m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam 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 3h 58m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 600. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs SFr 250 - SFr 550 and takes 8h 21m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 12h 22m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Zurich bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) 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 55m to drive from Rotterdam to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam to 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
3h 58m
CHF 205–595
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
12h 21m
CHF 80–183
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 21m
CHF 251–534
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 22m
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport
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 19m
CHF 119–284
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 108–287
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 23m
CHF 122–372
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
12h 21m
CHF 85–203
Drive 742.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Zurichcar 742.6 km
7h 55m
CHF 120–173

Rotterdam to Zurich by train and foot

89Weekly Services

8h 21mAverage Duration

CHF 251Cheapest Price

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Distance: 593.7 km
Duration: 3h 58m

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 Zürich HB via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 21m.

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