What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 10h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 10m and costs €110 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Rotterdam. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Basel to Rotterdam?

The distance between Basel and Rotterdam is 971 km. The road distance is 656 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 49m and costs €250 - €420.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Basel to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rotterdam bus from?

Basel to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rotterdam train from?

Basel to Rotterdam train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or bus from Basel to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Basel to Rotterdam is to train via Paris which takes 6h 49m and costs €250 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Basel to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Basel to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rotterdam station.

Where does the Basel to Rotterdam train arrive?

Basel to Rotterdam train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Basel to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Rotterdam is 656 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Basel to Rotterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Rotterdam?

Book your Basel to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Rotterdam?

Book your Basel to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 847+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Basel to Rotterdam - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Rotterdam by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
6h 49m
€256–418
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 20m
€50–95
Drive 656 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rotterdamcar 656 km
6h 58m
€119–172
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 10m
€118–307
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Eindhoventrain 43N
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
10h 18m
€150–226
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Stationbus
2. Take the train from Brussel-Noord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain EuroCity
11h 42m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 34m
€161–416
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 6m
€136–378

Basel to Rotterdam by train

6Weekly Trains

6h 49mAverage Duration

€256Cheapest Price

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Distance: 971.1 km
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Rotterdam Centraal via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Rotterdam twice daily. Tickets cost €50–95 and the journey takes 10h 20m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a week.

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