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 $46. 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 $46, and a flight costs an average of $105.

Distance: 363 miles (585 km)

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Flight

$193

Average price

$83

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Cheapest

$272

Average price

9h 49m

Average total duration

9h 19m

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30m

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13h 46m

Average total duration

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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Deutsche Bahn

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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SWISS

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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
09:10PM11h45
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
08:55AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
$871One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus4744
09:10PM11h45
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
08:55AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
$871One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Brussels AirlinesSN2737
08:10PM1h10
Brussels Airport
09:20PMZurich Airport
$5191One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 · ICE 107
09:15AM8h45
Rotterdam Centraal
06:00PMZurich HB
$2021One-way
4 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2827 · ICE 225 · ECE 5 · IC 9213
08:20AM8h06
Rotterdam Centraal
04:26PMZurich HB
$2151One-way
3 transfers
Eurostar9452+SNCF9223
01:58PM8h28
Rotterdam Centraal
10:26PMZurich HB
$5081One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:30PM15h15
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
09:45AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$941One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus83133 · 7991
02:00PM18h45
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
08:45AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$871One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus1657 · 4740
03:10PM14h10
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
05:20AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
$971One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY8985 · VY6246
09:55PM11h00
Brussels Airport
08:55AMZurich Airport
$2271One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY8983 · VY6246
05:10PM15h45
Brussels Airport
08:55AMZurich Airport
$2451One-way
1 transfer
NS International | IC Brussel3243+Air FranceAF1651 · AF1414
11:33AM10h57
Rotterdam Centraal
10:30PMZurich Airport
$3771One-way
2 transfers

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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 $46 (€37).

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

A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Zurich costing on average $79 (€63).

A bus is $59 (€47) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Zurich costing on average $105 (€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 SWISS, KLM Cityhopper, KLM to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar to go to Zurich by train.
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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