The average train between Basel and Rotterdam Centrum takes 9h 44m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Rotterdam Centrum. 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 4 times a day between Basel and Rotterdam Centrum. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Rotterdam Centrum at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 9h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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16h 8m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Rotterdam Centrum? 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 Rotterdam Centrum. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Rotterdam Centrum station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
Basel to Rotterdam Centrum train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Rotterdam Centrum train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Basel to Rotterdam Centrum train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and TGV inOui.
The distance between Basel and Rotterdam Centrum is 533.2 km. The road distance is 1,018 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Rotterdam Centraal via Strasbourg, Paris Est, and Paris Nord in around 6h 24m.