The average train between Basel and Rottenburg takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Rottenburg. 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 hourly between Basel and Rottenburg. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Rottenburg at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Rottenburg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Rottenburg. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Rottenburg station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Basel to Rottenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Rottenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Tübingen Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Basel to Rottenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Rottenburg is 143.8 km. The road distance is 351 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Rottenburg Bahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe Hbf, Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, and Tübingen Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 15m.