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 - €120 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 - €340.

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 five times a week, 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 16m.

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 which takes 9h 16m and costs €220 - €490.

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 or bus from Zurich to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Zurich to Rotterdam is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs €220 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €120 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 54m to drive from Zurich to Rotterdam.

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 818+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Zurich to Rotterdam - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Rotterdam by plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), 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.

Fly Zurich Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 24m
€117–338
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 007
14h 40m
€40–120
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
9h 16m
€222–485
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Brussels-North Stationbus
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Rotterdam CStrain Ec / ...
14h 12m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
12h 36m
€269–516
Fly Zurich Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam CStrain
5h 31m
€110–311
Train to Basel, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 18m
€92–337
Drive 742.1 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Rotterdamcar 742.1 km
7h 54m
€132–190

Zurich to Rotterdam by train and foot

41Weekly Services

9h 16mAverage Duration

€222Cheapest 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 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Rotterdam Central Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €40–120 and the journey takes 14h 40m.

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