The average train between Basel and Rotterdam takes 10h 57m and the fastest train takes 7h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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 Basel and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 12:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 1:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Colmar and take an average of 10h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from St Louis station and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal station via Colmar station and Paris Est station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
Basel to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Rotterdam train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
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The distance between Basel and Rotterdam is 533.7 km. The road distance is 656 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Rotterdam Centraal via Colmar, Paris Est, and Paris Nord in around 7h 8m.
