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- Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
4h 57mCHF 113–302Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 2mCHF 50–81Train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
8h 29mCHF 133–396Drive 688.5 km
- Drive from Rhine to Baselcar 688.5 km
7h 19mCHF 118–171Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 26mCHF 150–336Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 23mCHF 134–304Bus via Hoek van Holland, Hoek van Holland Strand
- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N846
12h 30mCHF 55–91Train
- Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Eindhoven Centraaltrain Intercity
- Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
12h 42mCHF 92–185
Rhine to Basel by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rhine to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 85 and takes 12h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Rhine to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 310.
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.
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 29m.
The distance between Rhine and Basel is 653 km. The road distance is 688.5 km.
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 29m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 400.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Rhine to Basel, including transfers.
Rhine to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.
Rhine to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Rhine to Basel is to train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) which takes 8h 29m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 85 and takes 12h 2m.
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 29m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) once daily. Tickets cost CHF 45–75 and the journey takes 10h 25m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–330
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–320
Flights from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–270
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Schiedam Centrum to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–13
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–90
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Schiedam Centrum to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–13
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–29
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Schiedam Centrum to Eindhoven Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–40
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Eindhoven Centraal to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–140
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rotterdam to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–75
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Rhine to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Rhine to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhine to Basel is 689 km. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Rhine to Basel.
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