Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB train with Deutsche Bahn

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB

Showing times and prices for Jun 10

Cheapest price

$92

Average price

$294

Fastest journey

8 h 6 m

Average duration

8 h 33 m

Trains per day

25

Distance

584 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB will cost around $294 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $92.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB without transferring at least 2 times.

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2835 · ICE 123 · ICE 373
    10:20 AM8h40
    Rotterdam Centraal
    7:00 PMZurich HB
    $921One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2835 · ICE 123 · ICE 919 · ICE 73
    10:20 AM8h06
    Rotterdam Centraal
    6:26 PMZurich HB
    $921One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 · ICE 107
    9:15 AM8h45
    Rotterdam Centraal
    6:00 PMZurich HB
    $1741One-way
    4 transfers
  • Eurocity Direct9528+SNCF | TGV Lyria9223+Intercity19716+TGV7044
    10:42 AM12h18
    Rotterdam Centraal
    11:00 PMZurich HB
    $1901One-way
    3 transfers
  • Eurocity Direct9524+SNCF | TGV Lyria9223+TGV7038+Intercity19734
    9:42 AM13h18
    Rotterdam Centraal
    11:00 PMZurich HB
    $1961One-way
    3 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB 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 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $197.

Distance: 362 miles (584 km)

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Train
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Bus
Flight
Driving

$336

Average price

$72

Average price

Cheapest

$244

Average price

$247

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

9h 28m

Average total duration

8h 58m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

13h 40m

Average total duration

13h 10m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 25m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

7h 43m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

BlaBlaCar Bus

Most popular bus company

Swiss

Most popular airline

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB is a bus with an average price of $72 (€58).

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

A bus is $172 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB costing on average $244 (€198).

A bus is $264 (€215) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB costing on average $336 (€273).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Zurich HB take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 58m.

Bus takes on average 13h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rotterdam Centraal and Zurich HB including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $336 (€273) compared to roughly $247 (€200) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-89.38 (€-72.51). The journey takes 8h 58m versus 7h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB train times

The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Eurostar9310+SNCF | TGV Lyria92196:57 AM Rotterdam Centraal
14h03
9:00 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
Eurostar9316+SNCF | TGV Lyria92197:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal
13h02
9:00 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
Eurostar9416+SNCF | TGV Lyria92197:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal
13h02
9:00 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
Eurostar9316+SNCF | TGV Lyria92237:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal
15h02
11:00 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
Eurostar9416+SNCF | TGV Lyria92237:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal
15h02
11:00 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
Eurostar9322+SNCF | TGV Lyria92198:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal
12h02
9:00 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
Eurostar9322+SNCF | TGV Lyria92238:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal
14h02
11:00 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 · ICE 1079:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal
8h45
6:00 PM Zurich HB4 transfers
Eurocity Direct9524+Intercity19734+TGV7038+SNCF | TGV Lyria92239:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal
13h18
11:00 PM Zurich HB3 transfers
Eurocity Direct9524+Intercity19734+TGV7038+SNCF | TGV Lyria92199:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal
11h18
9:00 PM Zurich HB3 transfers
Eurostar9428+SNCF | TGV Lyria92199:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal
11h02
9:00 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
Eurostar9428+SNCF | TGV Lyria92239:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal
13h02
11:00 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
Eurostar9328+SNCF | TGV Lyria92199:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal
11h02
9:00 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2035 · ICE 123 · ICE 373
On time
10:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal
8h55
7:00 PM Zurich HB
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2035 · ICE 123 · ICE 919 · ICE 7310:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal
8h21
6:26 PM Zurich HB4 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2835 · ICE 123 · ICE 373
On time
10:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal
8h40
7:00 PM Zurich HB
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2835 · ICE 123 · ICE 919 · ICE 7310:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal
8h06
6:26 PM Zurich HB4 transfers
Eurocity Direct9528+SNCF | TGV Lyria9223+Eurostar933810:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal
12h18
11:00 PM Zurich HB2 transfers
Eurocity Direct9528+Intercity19716+TGV7044+SNCF | TGV Lyria922310:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal
12h18
11:00 PM Zurich HB3 transfers
Eurocity Direct9528+SNCF | TGV Lyria9219+Eurostar933810:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal
10h18
9:00 PM Zurich HB2 transfers
Eurostar9340+SNCF | TGV Lyria921911:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal
9h02
9:00 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
Eurostar9340+SNCF | TGV Lyria922311:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal
11h02
11:00 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
Eurostar9340+SNCF921911:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal
9h02
9:00 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
Eurostar9352+SNCF92231:58 PM Rotterdam Centraal
9h02
11:00 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
Eurostar9352+SNCF | TGV Lyria92231:58 PM Rotterdam Centraal
9h02
11:00 PM Zurich HB1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB

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Trains from Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $197 (€160) but you can travel from only $45 (€37) by bus.

The earliest train runs at 04:57, the last at 12:58. The fastest train covers the 362 miles (584 km) distance in 8h 28m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $45 (€37)
Distance
362 miles (584 km)
Average train duration
8h 58m
Cheapest ticket price
$197 (€160)
Trains per day
3
Fastest train
8h 28m
First train
4:57 AM
Last train
12:58 PM
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Tue
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $45 (€37)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar from Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB trainsDeutsche Bahn, Eurostar trains will get you between Rotterdam Centraal and Zurich HB from $45 (€37). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 55m
Cheapest Price
$99 (€80)
Deutsche Bahn frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone

Eurostar

About
Eurostar is a high-speed international rail service connecting the UK with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, primarily via the Channel Tunnel. Since merging with Thalys in October 2023, Eurostar now operates an expanded network across Western Europe. Known for its city-center to city-center travel, Eurostar offers a convenient and environmentally friendly alternative to flying. Passengers can enjoy amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi and power sockets at every seat. Key destinations include London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and Cologne, with seasonal services to other locations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
9h 28m
Cheapest Price
$346 (€281)
Eurostar frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included in standard ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage areas at the end of carriages and overhead racks
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café-bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First-class passengers receive complimentary meals on some routes
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for all classes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/disembarking available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed for a fee. Large dogs not permitted except guide dogs
Quiet zone

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  • Must visit

Kunsthaus Zürich

Zürich’s leading fine arts museum with major Swiss and European collections, from Old Masters to modern and contemporary art.

  • Must visit

Swiss National Museum

The country’s main cultural history museum, known for engaging exhibitions on Swiss heritage, design, and everyday life.

  • Recommended

Museum Rietberg

A respected museum for non-European art, set in a villa and park ensemble with notable Asian, African, and American collections.

Swiss Franc

Zürich is among Europe’s priciest cities. Hotels, dining, and transport are costly, though supermarkets and takeaway spots help cut daily costs.

Average meal costs

Budget
CHF 15-25 for takeaway or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
CHF 30-50 per person at a casual restaurant.
Fine dining
CHF 100+ per person at upscale restaurants.
Coffee
CHF 4.50-6.50 for a cappuccino or latte.

Tipping culture

Service is included in prices. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or adding about CHF 5-10 in restaurants is appreciated for good service. Round up taxi fares slightly.

FAQs: Trains from Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich HB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $197 (€160), while the average price is around $336 (€273).
The train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB takes 8h 28m and runs 3 per day.
The distance by train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB is 362 miles (584 km).
The first train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB leaves at 4:57 AM.
The last train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB leaves at 12:58 PM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB.
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB is by bus, with a cost of around $45 (€37).
Yes, the train journey from Rotterdam Centraal to Zürich HB is scenic, offering views of the Dutch countryside, the Rhine Valley, and the picturesque landscapes of Switzerland.
A day trip from Rotterdam Centraal to Zürich HB is not feasible as the journey takes 8h 28m and trains run 3 times per day over a distance of 362 miles (584 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB.
Since both Rotterdam Centraal and Zurich HB are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Zurich HB include Lucerne, Interlaken, Bern, Basel, Chur.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Switzerland uses the Swiss Franc (CHF) as its currency. Travelers can use both cash and cards; however, credit and debit cards are widely accepted, especially in cities and larger establishments, making card payments convenient. Cash is still useful for small purchases, local markets, or remote areas where card acceptance may be limited.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Rotterdam Centraal to Zurich HB

Rotterdam
Zurich
The major train station for departures in Rotterdam is Rotterdam Centraal. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Rotterdam Centraal for your trip from Rotterdam to Zurich.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
Dining
Dining
  • Smullers
  • Albert Heijn to go
  • Starbucks
  • La Place
  • Julia's
  • Ekmekci
  • LEON
  • The Doner Company
  • StationsHuiskamer
  • De Broodzaak
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
  • Layin’ Rotterdam Central
  • Hostel Ani & Haakien
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located inside the central hall.
Public transit options for Rotterdam Centraal
  • Subway lines: D, E
  • Bus lines: 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 44, 48
  • Tram lines: 4, 7, 8, 12, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25
  • Train lines: NS Intercity, NS Intercity Direct, NS Sprinter, NS Nachtnet, Thalys, Eurostar

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