Rotterdam to Basel Trains

Rotterdam to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Basel takes 8h 32m 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 32m
Duration: 1,025 km
Distance: CHF 296
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter

6h 25m

CHF 249–452

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 8:58 PM which arrives into Basel at 11:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 8h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:58 PM → 11:08 AM
Arrives next day
14h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:58 AM → 2:08 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 4:08 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 5:08 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 6:38 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:58 AM → 2:08 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 4:08 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 5:08 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 6:38 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:58 AM → 2:08 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 4:08 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 5:08 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 6:38 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:58 AM → 2:08 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 4:08 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 5:08 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 6:38 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:57 AM → 2:08 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 4:08 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 6:38 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
1:58 PM → 8:38 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:58 AM → 2:08 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 6:08 PM
8h 10m • 2 changes
10:58 AM → 8:08 PM
9h 10m • 2 changes
2:58 PM → 9:08 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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