How to travel from Zurich to Rotterdam

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Travel Information between Zurich and Rotterdam

distanceDistance363 miles (585 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$55 - $40
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $40 (€35) • 11 h 30 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $55 (€48) • 8 h 41 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, KLM Cityhopper or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 363 miles (585 km) by bus or train from Zurich to Rotterdam. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are BlaBlaCar Bus, KLM Cityhopper or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Zurich to Rotterdam.

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Compare bus and train for Zurich to Rotterdam

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 55 32Cheapest
Average price 155 58Cheapest
Average duration8h 41m11h 30m
Direct Options
First departure12:05 AM12:20 AM
Last departure11:49 PM11:55 PM
No. of daily departures102
Companies
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • FlixBus
  • BlaBlaCar Bus

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from Zurich to Rotterdam

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

BlaBlaCar Bus
07:45PM10h30
Zürich, Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai
06:15AMRotterdam, Conradstraat
$1241One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus
07:45PM10h30
Zürich, Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai
06:15AMRotterdam, Conradstraat
$1241One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
BlaBlaCar Bus
07:45PM10h30
Zürich, Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai
06:15AMRotterdam, Conradstraat
$1241One-way
0 transfers

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You can travel by travel to Rotterdam from Zurich with Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains from Zurich to Rotterdam. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

    BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

      FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Rotterdam

      FAQs: Travel to Rotterdam 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 Zurich to Rotterdam.
      FAQs

      There are 2 options to travel from Zurich to Rotterdam including taking a bus or train.

      The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $40 (€35).

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

      Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which costs on average () for the same trip.

      A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train with an average ticket price of $55 (€48) from Zurich to Rotterdam.

      The fastest way from Zurich to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 8 h 41 min.

      There are alternative travel options to Rotterdam that take longer:

      Getting to Rotterdam by bus takes 11 h 30 min on average.

      The Zurich to Rotterdam distance is around 363 miles (585 km).

      The average frequency per day from Zurich to Rotterdam is:

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

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Rotterdam:

        • Buses most often depart from Zurich at Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Rotterdam at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
        • Flights mostly leave from Zurich Airport and tend to arrive in Rotterdam The Hague Airport.

        The following travel companies offer services from Zurich to Rotterdam:

        • BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus can take you to Rotterdam by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus from Zurich to Rotterdam for $40 (€35).
        • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, KLM or SWISS for flights to Rotterdam. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for KLM Cityhopper Zurich to Rotterdam tickets on Omio for $173 (€150).
        • Deutsche Bahn can get you to Rotterdam by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Zurich to Rotterdam for $55 (€48) on Omio.

        Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:

        • Take a direct bus with.
        • Direct services by plane with.
        • Direct train with.

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Rotterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Zurich and Rotterdam.

        Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, London, Brussels or Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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