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 €45 - €85 and takes 10h 50m.

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 13m and costs €80 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 10h 50m.

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 53m.

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 53m and costs €250 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m 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 FlixBus, depart from Basel 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 53m and costs €250 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Basel to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Basel to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central 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 57m 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 842+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Basel to Rotterdam - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 53m
€250–421
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Rotterdam Central Stationbus FlixBus N846
10h 50m
€45–85
Drive 656 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rotterdamcar 656 km
6h 57m
€116–168
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 13m
€83–268
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Eindhoventrain 43N
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
9h 59m
€141–316
Bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport
1. Take the bus from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 7m
€53–99
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Stationbus
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec
11h 27m
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 33m
€138–359
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
6h 43m
€138–350
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GVA - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 32m
€156–452

Basel to Rotterdam by train

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6h 53mAverage Duration

€250Cheapest Price

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Distance: 971.3 km
Duration: 6h 53m

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 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Rotterdam Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 10h 50m.

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