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

The cheapest way to get from Rhine to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 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 6h 27m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 340.

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, Brausebad via Rotterdam and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

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 Rotterdam, Marconiplein and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.

How far is it from Rhine to Basel?

The distance between Rhine and Basel is 789 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 which takes 11h 34m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rhine to Basel?

The best way to get from Rhine to Basel is to train which takes 11h 34m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 100 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Rhine to Basel bus arrive?

Rhine to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport station.

Where does the Rhine to Basel train arrive?

Rhine to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Rhine to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhine to Basel is 689 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Rhine to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 558+ hotels available in Basel.

Rhine to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and subway

There are 9 ways to get from Rhine to Basel by train, plane, bus, car, or subway

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 Zurich Airport, train
best
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 135–339
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N846
12h 30m
CHF 50–86
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
11h 34m
CHF 80–187
Bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airportbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 50m
CHF 53–95
Drive 688.5 km
1. Drive from Rhine to Baselcar 688.5 km
7h 18m
CHF 112–161
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 50m
CHF 119–336
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane AMS - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain
8h 17m
CHF 142–392
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
9h 1m
CHF 149–435
Subway, train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the subway from Hoek van Holland, Hoek van Holland Strand to Rotterdam, Alexandersubway
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
4. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
9h 18m
CHF 119–337

Rhine to Basel by subway, tram, and train

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11h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 789.4 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Basel SBB once a week. Tickets cost CHF 75–180 and the journey takes 9h 49m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 45–85 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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