Journey information
Overview: Zurich to Rotterdam flight
Take a flight from Zurich to Rotterdam and enjoy the approximately 363 miles (585 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest flight runs at 06:02, the last at 20:25. The fastest flight covers the 363 miles (585 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 363 miles (585 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $344 (€278) |
Fastest flight 1h 25m |
First flight 06:02 |
Last flight 20:25 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Zurich to Rotterdam start from as low as $344 (€278) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $467 (€377) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- The fastest trains can take as little as 1h 25m but the average duration is 1h 35m
Train Operators
- Travel from Zurich to Rotterdam with KLM Cityhopper, SWISS, and KLM
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is KLM Cityhopper.
Stations & Schedule
- First train typically departs at 06:02 AM and the last at 08:25 PM
The cheapest and fastest flights from Zurich to Rotterdam
Cheapest price
$257
Average price
$578
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Flights per day
84
Distance
585 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Zurich to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Rotterdam will cost around $578 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $257.
Of the 84 flights that leave Zurich for Rotterdam onFri, Jan 16, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 16 the direct flights cover the 585 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Fri, Jan 16 the longest flights will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
VY6247 · VY8982
VY6247 · VY8986
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SN2738Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Zurich to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. 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 €21, and a flight costs an average of €278.
Distance: 363 miles (585 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€377 Average price | €158 Average price | €58 Average price Cheapest |
4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 7m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 19m Average total duration 12h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zurich to Rotterdam flight times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Rotterdam flights for today, Thursday, January 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LX324+ SN2096 | 2:30 PM Zurich Airport | 4h30 | 7:00 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR96 · QR193 | 2:40 PM Zurich Airport | 21h45 | 12:25 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2808 · LX798 | 3:45 PM Zurich Airport | 3h45 | 7:30 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5743+ LH5578 | 4:05 PM Zurich Airport | 3h35 | 7:40 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX734+ 1868 | 4:25 PM Zurich Airport | 3h23 | 7:48 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
LX734+ 3570 | 4:25 PM Zurich Airport | 4h09 | 8:34 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
LX734+ 2470 | 4:25 PM Zurich Airport | 3h43 | 8:08 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
KL1924+ KL1707 | 4:30 PM Zurich Airport | 4h50 | 9:20 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1924+ 1870 | 4:30 PM Zurich Airport | 3h48 | 8:18 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
KL1924+ 2470 | 4:30 PM Zurich Airport | 3h38 | 8:08 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
KL1924+ 3570 | 4:30 PM Zurich Airport | 4h04 | 8:34 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
SN2734 | 4:35 PM Zurich Airport | 1h15 | 5:50 PM Brussels Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH5685+ LH5590 | 5:05 PM Zurich Airport | 4h25 | 9:30 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5741+ LH5590 | 5:50 PM Zurich Airport | 3h40 | 9:30 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5751+ LH5584 | 6:05 PM Zurich Airport | 3h35 | 9:40 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1926+ KL1707 | 6:10 PM Zurich Airport | 3h10 | 9:20 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN2736 | 7:15 PM Zurich Airport | 1h15 | 8:30 PM Brussels Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, January 16 | |||||
AF1415+ AF1740+ 1848 | 5:30 AM Zurich Airport | 9h18 | 2:48 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
AF1415+ AF1740+ 3548 | 5:30 AM Zurich Airport | 9h34 | 3:04 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
AF1415+ AF1740+ 9548 | 5:30 AM Zurich Airport | 9h08 | 2:38 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
KL1916+ 3526 | 5:50 AM Zurich Airport | 3h44 | 9:34 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
KL1916+ 2426 | 5:50 AM Zurich Airport | 3h18 | 9:08 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
KL1916+ KL1703 | 5:50 AM Zurich Airport | 3h20 | 9:10 AM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1916+ KL1705 | 5:50 AM Zurich Airport | 7h25 | 1:15 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1916+ 1826 | 5:50 AM Zurich Airport | 3h28 | 9:18 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
LH5737+ LH5588 | 6:05 AM Zurich Airport | 3h05 | 9:10 AM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX724+ 3530 | 6:15 AM Zurich Airport | 4h19 | 10:34 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
LX724+ 1828 | 6:15 AM Zurich Airport | 3h33 | 9:48 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
LX724+ 2430 | 6:15 AM Zurich Airport | 3h53 | 10:08 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
SN2738 | 6:30 AM Zurich Airport | 1h20 | 7:50 AM Brussels Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX730+ 1832 | 7:10 AM Zurich Airport | 3h38 | 10:48 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
LX730+ 9532 | 7:10 AM Zurich Airport | 3h28 | 10:38 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
LX730+ 3532 | 7:10 AM Zurich Airport | 3h54 | 11:04 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
LX1052+ SN2624 | 7:35 AM Zurich Airport | 4h15 | 11:50 AM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR94 · QR195 | 7:45 AM Zurich Airport | 22h05 | 5:50 AM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR94 · QR193 | 7:45 AM Zurich Airport | 28h40 | 12:25 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN2730 | 7:45 AM Zurich Airport | 1h15 | 9:00 AM Brussels Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH6907+ LH5574 | 7:55 AM Zurich Airport | 4h40 | 12:35 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1918+ 3536 | 8:00 AM Zurich Airport | 4h04 | 12:04 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
KL1918+ 9536 | 8:00 AM Zurich Airport | 3h38 | 11:38 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
KL1918+ 1836 | 8:00 AM Zurich Airport | 3h48 | 11:48 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
KL1918 · KL1705 | 8:00 AM Zurich Airport | 5h15 | 1:15 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2367 · LH2304+ 3546 | 8:25 AM Zurich Airport | 6h09 | 2:34 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
LH2367 · LH2304+ 2446 | 8:25 AM Zurich Airport | 5h43 | 2:08 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
LH2367+ LH5580 | 8:25 AM Zurich Airport | 3h45 | 12:10 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2367 · LH2304+ 1844 | 8:25 AM Zurich Airport | 5h23 | 1:48 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
VY6247 · VY8982 | 8:35 AM Zurich Airport | 6h45 | 3:20 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6247 · VY8986 | 8:35 AM Zurich Airport | 5h00 | 1:35 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK602 · SK6606+ 3556 | 9:25 AM Zurich Airport | 7h39 | 5:04 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
SK602 · SK6606+ 1856 | 9:25 AM Zurich Airport | 7h23 | 4:48 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
SK602 · SK6606+ 9556 | 9:25 AM Zurich Airport | 7h13 | 4:38 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
AF1115 · AF1650+ 9552 | 9:45 AM Zurich Airport | 5h53 | 3:38 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
AF1115 · AF1650+ 1852 | 9:45 AM Zurich Airport | 6h03 | 3:48 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
AF1115 · AF1650+ 3552 | 9:45 AM Zurich Airport | 6h19 | 4:04 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
KL1920+ 3548 | 10:55 AM Zurich Airport | 4h09 | 3:04 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
KL1920+ 9548 | 10:55 AM Zurich Airport | 3h43 | 2:38 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
KL1920+ 1846 | 10:55 AM Zurich Airport | 3h23 | 2:18 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
LH5739+ LH996+ 1862 | 11:10 AM Zurich Airport | 7h08 | 6:18 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
LH5739+ LH996+ 3562 | 11:10 AM Zurich Airport | 7h24 | 6:34 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
LH5739+ LH996+ 2462 | 11:10 AM Zurich Airport | 6h58 | 6:08 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
SN2732 | 11:20 AM Zurich Airport | 1h15 | 12:35 PM Brussels Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
OS136 · OS295 | 11:40 AM Zurich Airport | 4h20 | 4:00 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX728+ 1850 | 11:45 AM Zurich Airport | 3h33 | 3:18 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
LX728+ 3550 | 11:45 AM Zurich Airport | 3h49 | 3:34 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
LX728+ 2450 | 11:45 AM Zurich Airport | 3h23 | 3:08 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
LH2369+ LH5630 | 12:35 PM Zurich Airport | 3h40 | 4:15 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2369 · LH2308+ 3570 | 12:35 PM Zurich Airport | 7h59 | 8:34 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
LH2369 · LH2308+ 1870 | 12:35 PM Zurich Airport | 7h43 | 8:18 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
LH2369 · LH2308+ 2470 | 12:35 PM Zurich Airport | 7h33 | 8:08 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
AF1615 · AF1140+ 3566 | 1:10 PM Zurich Airport | 6h24 | 7:34 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
AF1615 · AF1140+ 2466 | 1:10 PM Zurich Airport | 5h58 | 7:08 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
AF1615 · AF1140+ 1866 | 1:10 PM Zurich Airport | 6h08 | 7:18 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
KL1922+ 1856 | 1:15 PM Zurich Airport | 3h33 | 4:48 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
KL1922+ KL1707 | 1:15 PM Zurich Airport | 8h05 | 9:20 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1922+ 3556 | 1:15 PM Zurich Airport | 3h49 | 5:04 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
KL1922+ 9556 | 1:15 PM Zurich Airport | 3h23 | 4:38 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
LH5683+ LH998+ 3566 | 1:45 PM Zurich Airport | 5h49 | 7:34 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
LH5683+ LH998+ 1866 | 1:45 PM Zurich Airport | 5h33 | 7:18 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
LH5683+ LH998+ 2466 | 1:45 PM Zurich Airport | 5h23 | 7:08 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
OS140 · OS317+ 3570 | 2:05 PM Zurich Airport | 6h29 | 8:34 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
OS140 · OS297 | 2:05 PM Zurich Airport | 4h05 | 6:10 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS140 · OS317+ 2470 | 2:05 PM Zurich Airport | 6h03 | 8:08 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
OS140 · OS317+ 1870 | 2:05 PM Zurich Airport | 6h13 | 8:18 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Zurich to Rotterdam Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Rotterdam by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rotterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- World Port Days, a celebration of Rotterdam's maritime heritage with activities and exhibitions
- Rotterdam International Film Festival, showcasing innovative films from around the world
- Rotterdam Marathon, an annual marathon attracting runners globally
- Summer Carnival, a colorful parade featuring Caribbean music and dance.
- King's Day, a nationwide celebration with street markets and festivities in April
- Liberation Day, commemorating the end of WWII with various events and activities in May
- Christmas, festive decorations and holiday markets throughout December
- New Year's Eve, lively celebrations and fireworks marking the start of the new year.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
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