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

The cheapest way to get from Rhine to Basel is to bus via Hoek van Holland, Hoek van Holland Strand which costs SFr 55 - SFr 95 and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rhine to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 3m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct bus between Rhine and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Rhine to Basel. However, there are services departing from Hoek van Holland, Duinweg and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Rotterdam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Rhine and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Rhine to Basel. However, there are services departing from Hoek van Holland, Hoek van Holland Strand and arriving at Basel Sbb via Schiedam Centrum, Rotterdam Centraal, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Rhine to Basel?

The distance between Rhine and Basel is 653 km. The road distance is 688.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rhine to Basel without a car is to train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) which takes 8h 42m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 430.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Rhine to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rhine to Basel bus from?

Rhine to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Rhine to Basel train from?

Rhine to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rhine to Basel?

The best way to get from Rhine to Basel is to train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) which takes 8h 42m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 12h 2m.

Where does the Rhine to Basel bus arrive?

Rhine to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where does the Rhine to Basel train arrive?

Rhine to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy station.

Can I drive from Rhine to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhine to Basel is 689 km. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Rhine to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1345+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Rhine to Basel by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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.

Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
5h 3m
CHF 113–293
Bus via Hoek van Holland, Hoek van Holland Strand
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N846
12h 30m
CHF 55–91
Train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
8h 42m
CHF 132–421
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 2m
CHF 60–106
Drive 688.5 km
1. Drive from Rhine to Baselcar 688.5 km
7h 19m
CHF 116–167
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 27m
CHF 153–390
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 47m
CHF 132–362
Train
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Eindhoven Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
12h 44m
CHF 93–210

Rhine to Basel by subway and train

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8h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 652.9 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Rhine, South Holland, Netherlands and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a subway from Hoek van Holland, Hoek van Holland Strand to Basel Sbb via Schiedam, Schiedam Centrum, Schiedam Centrum, Rotterdam Centraal, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, and Strasbourg in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) once daily. Tickets cost CHF 55–100 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

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