What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Port of Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Port of Rotterdam is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 12h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Port of Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Port of Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 5h 58m and costs €130 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Port of Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Port of Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Botlek, Botlekstraat via Schiedam, Station Schiedam Centrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Port of Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Port of Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Schiedam Centrum via Basel SBB, Frankfurt and 's-Hertogenbosch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.

How far is it from Zurich to Port of Rotterdam?

The distance between Zurich and Port of Rotterdam is 698 km. The road distance is 755 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Port of Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Port of Rotterdam without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 12h 28m and costs €140 - €700.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Port of Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Zurich to Port of Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Port of Rotterdam bus from?

Zurich to Port of Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Port of Rotterdam train from?

Zurich to Port of Rotterdam train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Port of Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Zurich to Port of Rotterdam is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 12h 28m and costs €140 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 12h 45m.

Where does the Zurich to Port of Rotterdam bus arrive?

Zurich to Port of Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rotterdam station.

Where does the Zurich to Port of Rotterdam train arrive?

Zurich to Port of Rotterdam train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Port of Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Port of Rotterdam is 755 km. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Zurich to Port of Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Port of Rotterdam?

There are 855+ hotels available in Port of Rotterdam.

Zurich to Port of Rotterdam - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Port of Rotterdam by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly Zurich Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Schiedam Centrumtrain
5h 58m
€135–312
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 45m
€77–130
Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to 's-Hertogenboschtrain 78 / ...
4. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Schiedam Centrumtrain
12h 28m
€143–664
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Zürich HB to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Schiedam Centrumtrain Intercity
13h 48m
€301–884
Fly Zurich Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 36m
€110–291
Train to Basel, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Schiedam Centrumtrain
7h 8m
€145–398
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain
2. Take the train from Singen to Böblingentrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STR - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Schiedam Centrumtrain
8h 56m
€176–487
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Brussels-North Stationbus
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
14h 17m
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Arnhem Centraaltrain 43N
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiedam Centrumtrain
14h 29m
€174–741
Drive 755 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Port of Rotterdamcar 755 km
8h 1m
€134–193

Zurich to Port of Rotterdam by train and bus

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Distance: 698.2 km
Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Botlek, Botlekstraat via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, 's-Hertogenbosch, Schiedam Centrum, and Schiedam, Station Schiedam Centrum in around 12h 28m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Zürich to Rotterdam once daily. Tickets cost €70–130 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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