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 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 taxi which takes 4h 29m and costs €270 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel and arriving at Rotterdam. Services depart once 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 St Louis and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Basel to Rotterdam?

The distance between Basel and Rotterdam is 628 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 7h 44m and costs €200 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m 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 station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rotterdam train from?

Basel to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train or bus from Basel to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Basel to Rotterdam is to train via Paris which takes 7h 44m and costs €200 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg 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 825+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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

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

Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, taxi
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the taxi from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Rotterdamtaxi
4h 29m
€273–514
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 20m
€45–85
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 44m
€200–428
Drive 656 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rotterdamcar 656 km
6h 57m
€118–171
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, taxi
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 taxi from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Rotterdamtaxi
5h 49m
€334–610
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 Anvers-Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 50m
€136–382
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Eindhoventrain 43N
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
9h 59m
€127–291
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 47m

Basel to Rotterdam by train and foot

32Weekly Services

7h 44mAverage Duration

€200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 627.9 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Rotterdam Centraal via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, and Paris Nord in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel to Rotterdam once daily. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 10h 20m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a week.

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