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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Rotterdam Centrum is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Rotterdam Centrum is to fly and train which takes 4h 32m and costs €110 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Rotterdam Centrum?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Rotterdam Centrum?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Rotterdam Centrum. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Colmar and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Basel to Rotterdam Centrum?

The distance between Basel and Rotterdam Centrum is 1018 km. The road distance is 655.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Rotterdam Centrum without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 8m and costs €270 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Basel to Rotterdam Centrum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rotterdam Centrum bus from?

Basel to Rotterdam Centrum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rotterdam Centrum train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Rotterdam Centrum?

The best way to get from Basel to Rotterdam Centrum is to train via Paris which takes 7h 8m and costs €270 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 25m.

Where does the Basel to Rotterdam Centrum bus arrive?

Basel to Rotterdam Centrum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Basel to Rotterdam Centrum train arrive?

Basel to Rotterdam Centrum train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Colmar station.

Can I drive from Basel to Rotterdam Centrum?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Rotterdam Centrum is 656 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Basel to Rotterdam Centrum.

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

Book your Basel to Rotterdam Centrum train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam Centrum?

There are 830+ hotels available in Rotterdam Centrum.

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

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

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain Ter
2. Take the train from Colmar to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 8m
€272–440
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Rotterdam Central Stationbus FlixBus N846 / ...
13h 25m
€55–110
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 34m
Drive 655.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rotterdam Centrumcar 655.7 km
6h 57m
€121–174
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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 32m
€112–339
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Eindhoventrain 43N
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Rotterdam Blaaktrain Intercity
11h 55m
€160–245
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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 51m
€162–375
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 38m
€138–320

Basel to Rotterdam Centrum by train and foot

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7h 8mAverage Duration

€272Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,018.3 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Rotterdam Centraal via Colmar, Paris Est, and Paris Nord in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Rotterdam Central Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 13h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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