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Compare train for Winterthur to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Winterthur to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €109 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €109, while a flight costs an average of €764.
Distance: 359 miles (579 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€121 Average price | €764 Average price | €109 Average price Cheapest | €141 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 47m Average total duration 8h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 19h 48m Average total duration 19h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Winterthur to Rotterdam
Compare the available ways to get from Winterthur to Rotterdam, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Winterthur to Rotterdam:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Winterthur to Rotterdam costing on average €121.
A bus is €655 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Winterthur to Rotterdam costing on average €764.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 47m.
Bus takes on average 19h 48m.
Tickets start at around €121 compared to roughly €141 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €20. The journey takes 8h 17m versus 7h 48m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Winterthur to Rotterdam
How to get from Winterthur to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Winterthur to Rotterdam is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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2:19 PM 9h21 Winterthur 11:40 PM Rotterdam €235 1 One-way 4 transfers
Cheapest
2:19 PM 9h21 Winterthur 11:40 PM Rotterdam €235 1 One-way 4 transfers
Fastest
2:19 PM 9h21 Winterthur 11:40 PM Rotterdam €235 1 One-way 4 transfers
Other options
7:19 PM 14h21 Winterthur 9:40 AM Rotterdam €235 1 One-way 4 transfers12:19 PM 9h21 Winterthur 9:40 PM Rotterdam €330 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Winterthur to Rotterdam:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Winterthur to Rotterdam costing on average €121.
A bus is €655 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Winterthur to Rotterdam costing on average €764.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 47m.
Bus takes on average 19h 48m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Winterthur and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Rotterdam The Hague Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Winterthur station and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Winterthur, Lagerhausstrasse / Archstrasse and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Rotterdam by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rotterdam by train.
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