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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Rotterdam is to train and bus which costs €75 - €180 and takes 13h 3m.

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 22m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Zürich Bus Station and arriving at Rotterdam via Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.

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 Basel Sbb, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

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 8h 46m and costs €240 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m 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 GrandBus, depart from Zürich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Rotterdam train from?

Zurich to Rotterdam train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Zurich to Rotterdam is to train via Paris which takes 8h 46m and costs €240 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 17m.

Where does the Zurich to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Zurich to Rotterdam bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Zurich to Rotterdam train arrive?

Zurich to Rotterdam train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB 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 train ticket from Zurich to Rotterdam?

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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)plane ZRH - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 22m
€109–276
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Rotterdam Central Stationbus FlixBus N846
13h 3m
€76–171
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 46m
€240–452
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 17m
Drive 742.1 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Rotterdamcar 742.1 km
7h 54m
€132–190
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 Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 11m
€87–306
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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 32m
€109–272
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain
2. Take the train from Singen to Böblingentrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STR - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 15m
€161–420
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Eindhoventrain 43N
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
12h 12m
€162–403

Zurich to Rotterdam by train

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8h 46mAverage Duration

€240Cheapest Price

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Distance: 669.8 km
Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Rotterdam Centraal via Basel Sbb, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich Bus Station to Rotterdam via Basel, Bahnhof and Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) in around 12h 17m.

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