How to travel from Rotterdam to Zurich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rotterdam to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $102.

Distance: 363 miles (585 km)

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$189

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$81

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$266

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9h 49m

Average total duration

9h 19m

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30m

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13h 46m

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13h 16m

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4h 23m

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1h 23m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.5kg

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from Rotterdam to Zurich

How to get from Rotterdam to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4744
    9:10 PM11h45
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    8:55 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    $1131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4744
    9:10 PM11h45
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    8:55 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    $1131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Helvetic AirwaysLX781
    3:00 PM1h15
    Brussels Airport
    4:15 PMZurich Airport
    $5171One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2841 · Bus 25889 · IC 1745 · ICE 125
    11:48 AM9h35
    Rotterdam Centraal
    9:23 PMZurich HB
    $2861One-way
    5 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICD 1843 · IC 3543 · ICE 125 · ICE 1011
    11:41 AM9h42
    Rotterdam Centraal
    9:23 PMZurich HB
    $2861One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 3543 · ICE 125 · ICE 1011 · IC 283
    11:26 AM9h57
    Rotterdam Centraal
    9:23 PMZurich HB
    $2861One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:30 PM15h15
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $1241One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1657 · 4740
    3:10 PM14h10
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    5:20 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    $1241One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:15 PM16h25
    Rotterdam, Zuidplein
    8:40 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $1181One-way
    2 transfers
  • NS International | IC Brussel3541+SwissLX729
    10:56 AM5h49
    Rotterdam Centraal
    4:45 PMZurich Airport
    $3761One-way
    1 transfer
  • NS International | IC Brussel3539+SwissLX729
    10:26 AM6h19
    Rotterdam Centraal
    4:45 PMZurich Airport
    $3761One-way
    1 transfer
  • NS International | IC Brussel3537+SwissLX729
    9:56 AM6h49
    Rotterdam Centraal
    4:45 PMZurich Airport
    $3761One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam to Zurich

Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rotterdam to Zurich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Rotterdam and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $45 (€37).

This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Zurich:

A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Zurich costing on average $77 (€63).

A bus is $57 (€47) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Zurich costing on average $102 (€83).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 55m.

Bus takes on average 11h 45m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Zurich is approximately 363 miles (585 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Zurich is:
  • Around 35 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rotterdam to Zurich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with Swiss, KLM Cityhopper, KLM to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rotterdam to Zurich:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Swiss, KLM Cityhopper.
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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