What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 85 and takes 12h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Basel is to train and fly which takes 3h 51m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam Centrum and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam Centrum and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam Centrum to Basel. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Basel Sbb via Paris l'Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Rotterdam Centrum to Basel?

The distance between Rotterdam Centrum and Basel is 618 km. The road distance is 656.3 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam Centrum to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 29m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 370.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam Centrum to Basel bus from?

Rotterdam Centrum to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam Centrum to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam Centrum to Basel?

The best way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Basel is to train via Paris which takes 7h 29m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 370. Alternatively, you can bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 65 and takes 10h 14m.

Where does the Rotterdam Centrum to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam Centrum to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam Centrum to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam Centrum to Basel is 656 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Rotterdam Centrum to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam Centrum to Basel?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Rotterdam Centrum to Basel?

Book your Rotterdam Centrum to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Basel by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, night train, 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 Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)AMS - BSL
3h 51m
CHF 71–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Basel SBBN846 / ...
12h 45m
CHF 30–85
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nord
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhof83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
7h 29m
CHF 181–369
Bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - AirportBlaBlaCar Bus
10h 14m
CHF 47–65
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to EindhovenIntercity
2. Take the night train from Eindhoven Centraal to Basel SbbNj
12h 4m
CHF 106–331
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 25m
CHF 127–304
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 4m
CHF 137–328
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to EindhovenIntercity
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Basel SBB43N
12h 5m
CHF 71–351
Drive 656.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam Centrum to Basel656.3 km
6h 53m
CHF 109–157

Rotterdam Centrum to Basel by train and foot

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7h 29mAverage Duration

CHF 181Cheapest Price

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Distance: 618.1 km
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Rotterdam Centrum, Netherlands and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Basel Sbb via Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 40–60 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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