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 via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport which costs €45 - €70 and takes 11h 7m.

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 13m and costs €80 - €310.

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 Strasbourg Bahnhof and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Basel to Rotterdam Centrum?

The distance between Basel and Rotterdam Centrum is 619 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 38m and costs €190 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB 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 38m and costs €190 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 11h 7m.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Eindhoven 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 56m 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 817+ hotels available in Rotterdam Centrum.

Basel to Rotterdam Centrum - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Rotterdam Centrum by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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, train
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 13m
€83–304
Bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 7m
€48–69
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 38m
€194–359
Drive 655.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rotterdam Centrumcar 655.7 km
6h 56m
€115–166
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 33m
€135–358
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 5m
€128–269
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Eindhoventrain 43N
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam Blaaktrain Intercity
11h 32m
€78–218
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 / ...
12h 57m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N846 / ...
13h 25m
€60–85

Basel to Rotterdam Centrum by train and foot

32Weekly Services

7h 38mAverage Duration

€194Cheapest Price

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Distance: 619 km
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Rotterdam Centrum, 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 38m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport to Rotterdam 4 times a week. Tickets cost €45–65 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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