What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 11h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Switzerland is to train and fly which takes 4h and costs SFr 110 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Zürich via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Switzerland?

The distance between Rotterdam and Switzerland is 619 km. The road distance is 742.6 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Switzerland without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 1m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 400.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Rotterdam to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Switzerland bus from?

Rotterdam to Switzerland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Switzerland train from?

Rotterdam to Switzerland train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Switzerland is to train via Paris which takes 8h 1m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 11h 48m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Switzerland bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Switzerland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Switzerland train arrive?

Rotterdam to Switzerland train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Switzerland is 743 km. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Rotterdam to Switzerland.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam to Switzerland?

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Rotterdam to Switzerland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Rotterdam to Switzerland by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, night train, or car

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Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
4h
CHF 111–288
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 48m
CHF 66–118
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
8h 1m
CHF 232–394
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoven Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Eindhoven Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
12h 24m
CHF 82–184
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
4h 21m
CHF 95–260
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
4h 19m
CHF 122–297
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
5h 24m
CHF 72–231
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
5h 22m
CHF 99–258
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane AMS - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 21m
CHF 74–275
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoven Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
12h 24m
CHF 92–194
Drive 742.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Zurichcar 742.6 km
7h 55m
CHF 123–178

Rotterdam to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 619.1 km
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zürich Stadelhofen via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Zürich once daily. Tickets cost CHF 65–120 and the journey takes 11h 45m.

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