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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Basel takes 8h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 29m
Duration
1,025 km
Distance
CHF 314
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Rotterdam to Basel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Basel at 11:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 10m • 2 changes
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    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 10m • 2 changes
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    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 10m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 10m • 2 changes
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    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 10m • 2 changes
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    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 10m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 10m • 2 changes
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    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 10m • 2 changes
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    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 10m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 10m • 2 changes
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    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 10m • 2 changes
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    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 10m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 11m • 2 changes
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    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 10m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 40m • 2 changes
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    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 18m • 2 changes
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    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 18m • 2 changes
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    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 18m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Basel? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,025.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Basel Sbb via Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 6h 24m.

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