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Rotterdam to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Basel takes 8h 30m 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 30m
Duration
1,025 km
Distance
CHF 255
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

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  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain train
  2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 83 / ...
  3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
7h 26m
CHF 213–400

Rotterdam to Basel train times

Trains run 4 times a day 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 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,025.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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 l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 7h 26m.

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