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Zurich to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Rotterdam takes 15h 57m and the fastest train takes 15h 33m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Zurich to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 57m
Duration
1,125 km
Distance
€355
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Zurich to Rotterdam train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Zurich and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 7:59 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 1:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 15h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiEurostar17h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiEurostar15h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiEurostar15h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiEurostar15h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiEurostar15h 33m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,124.5 km
  • Duration: 15h 57m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Rotterdam Centraal via Basel SBB, Offenburg, Paris Est, and Paris Nord in around 9h 27m.

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