How far is Zürich from Rotterdam?

Zürich and Rotterdam are 364 miles (586 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Zürich to Rotterdam?

Most of the buses traveling from Zürich to Rotterdam leave from Zürich Airport and arrive at Busstation Rotterdam Centraal. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Rotterdam?

Once in Rotterdam, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Witte de Withstraat, Luchtsingel, Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen, Wereldmuseum and Kunsthal Rotterdam.

Bus Zürich to Rotterdam from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Zürich to Rotterdam on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 30m	7:20am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:59pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h 26m	2:25pm	Rotterdam Centraal Station	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Zurich Airport	18h 7m	2:57pm	Rotterdam Centraal Station	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Rotterdam on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 30m	7:20am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:59pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h 26m	2:25pm	Rotterdam Centraal Station	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Zurich Airport	18h 7m	2:57pm	Rotterdam Centraal Station	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Rotterdam on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 30m	7:20am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:59pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h 58m	2:57pm	Rotterdam Centraal Station	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Zurich Airport	18h 7m	2:57pm	Rotterdam Centraal Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:00 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Zürich to Rotterdam

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Rotterdam. The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $75, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

8h 30mAverage Duration

363 milesDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $187	Average Duration18h 7m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$82 - $258	Average Duration9h 11m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$75 - $75	Average Duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,291 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,110 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

NL bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Rotterdam?

Stops in Zürich

A - Zürich Airport

B - Sihlquai - Limmatstraße

C - Schanzengasse, 12

D - Postsrasse

E - Schindellegistrasse, 1

Stops in Rotterdam

A - Busstation Rotterdam Centraal

B - Rotterdam Bushaltestelle

C - Weena - Rotterdam

D - Willemsplein 0 - Rotterdam

E - Rosestraat 1101

F - Weena

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Zürich to Rotterdam by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/11

$137

11/12

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Today

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11/14

$96

11/15

$66

11/16

$62

11/17

$44

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The cheapest trip from Zürich to Rotterdam was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $44

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Zürich to Rotterdam, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $44 to $137 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Rotterdam based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 which is on 2025-11-17.

What's the cheapest way to go from Zürich to Rotterdam?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time18h 7m	Avg Price$72	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time9h 11m	Avg Price$175	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time8h 30m	Avg Price$75	Daily Departures1