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 45 - SFr 85 and takes 12h 17m.

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 140 - SFr 380.

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 SBB via Rotterdam Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.

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 and Eindhoven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.

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 bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport which takes 12h 4m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 100.

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 FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rhine to Basel train from?

Rhine to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Schiedam Centrum station.

Train or bus from Rhine to Basel?

The best way to get from Rhine to Basel is to bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport which takes 12h 4m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 330 and takes 13h 43m.

Where does the Rhine to Basel bus arrive?

Rhine to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Rhine to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rhine to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhine to Basel is 689 km. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Rhine to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 553+ 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 142–374
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N846
12h 17m
CHF 50–81
Bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airportbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 4m
CHF 53–100
Train
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Eindhoventrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Basel SBBtrain 43N
13h 43m
CHF 87–330
Drive 688.5 km
1. Drive from Rhine to Baselcar 688.5 km
7h 20m
CHF 111–160
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 39m
CHF 145–382
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 141–409
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 5m
CHF 165–479
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 10m
CHF 120–357

Rhine to Basel by subway, foot, and bus

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12h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 789.4 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport once daily. Tickets cost CHF 45–90 and the journey takes 9h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Hoek van Holland, Hoek van Holland Strand to Basel SBB via Schiedam, Schiedam Centrum, Schiedam Centrum, and Eindhoven in around 13h 43m.

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