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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Zurich is to bus and train which costs SFr 70 - SFr 160 and takes 12h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 4h 19m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 260.

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?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Zuerich Hb. This train operates Sunday. The journey takes approximately 11h 34m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Zurich?

The distance between Rotterdam and Zurich is 670 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 17m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m 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 or bus from Rotterdam to Zurich?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Zurich is to train via Paris which takes 8h 17m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 400. Alternatively, you can 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 54m to drive from Rotterdam to Zurich.

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

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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 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 19m
CHF 103–253
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N846
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
12h 4m
CHF 74–158
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 17m
CHF 238–394
Night train
1. Take the night train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
11h 34m
CHF 80–200
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 104–243
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 28m
CHF 101–327
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
11h 34m
CHF 85–210
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
Drive 742.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Zurichcar 742.6 km
7h 54m
CHF 120–173

Rotterdam to Zurich by train and foot

4Weekly Services

8h 17mAverage Duration

CHF 238Cheapest Price

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Distance: 669.7 km
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hb via Paris Nord and Paris Est in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Zürich Bus Station via Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and Basel, Bahnhof in around 12h 22m.

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