The average train between Zürich Hbf and Rotterdam takes 12h 59m and the fastest train takes 8h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Zürich Hbf 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.
Trains run twice daily between Zürich Hbf and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 9:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zürich Hbf is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 12h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zürich Hbf to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal station via Mulhouse station and Paris Gare De Lyon station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
Zürich Hbf to Rotterdam train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zürich Hbf to Rotterdam train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
The distance between Zürich Hbf and Rotterdam is 583.5 km. The road distance is 741 km.
You can take a vehicle from Zürich Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 8h 43m.