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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €40 - €100 and takes 14h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 24m and costs €110 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg Bahnhof and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

How far is it from Zurich to Rotterdam?

The distance between Zurich and Rotterdam is 670 km. The road distance is 742.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 14m and costs €180 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Zurich to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Rotterdam train from?

Zurich to Rotterdam train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Zurich to Rotterdam is to train via Paris which takes 9h 14m and costs €180 - €450. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €180 - €550 and takes 5h 43m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €100 and takes 14h 40m.

Where does the Zurich to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Rotterdam train arrive?

Zurich to Rotterdam train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Rotterdam is 742 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Zurich to Rotterdam.

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

Book your Zurich to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 816+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Rotterdam by plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, 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 Zurich Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)ZRH - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 24m
€117–308
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Rotterdam Central Station007
14h 40m
€40–100
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to MulhouseTgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to StrasbourgTer / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Est83 / ...
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraal
9h 14m
€187–450
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIr36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to RotterdamBlaBlaCar Bus
12h 34m
€61–126
Drive 742.1 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Rotterdam742.1 km
7h 51m
€131–189
Fly Zurich Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)ZRH - RTM
5h 43m
€187–508
Fly Zurich Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)ZRH - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam CS
5h 32m
€111–293
Train to Basel, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BSL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 18m
€92–535
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBTgv / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Eindhoven43N
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam Centraal
12h 32m
€93–296

Zurich to Rotterdam by train and foot

41Weekly Services

9h 14mAverage Duration

€187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 669.8 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Rotterdam Centraal via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, and Paris Nord in around 9h 14m. Alternatively, British Airways, Swiss, and Transavia Holland fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) 3 times a day.

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