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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Basel is to train and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam 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 26m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Basel?

The distance between Rotterdam and Basel is 619 km. The road distance is 656.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 26m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 410.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Rotterdam to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Basel?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Basel is to train via Paris which takes 7h 26m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 and takes 10h 25m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Basel train arrive?

Rotterdam to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Basel is 656 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Rotterdam to Basel.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1088+ hotels available in Basel.

Rotterdam to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam 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 Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
3h 55m
CHF 108–286
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 25m
CHF 45–90
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
7h 26m
CHF 216–402
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoven Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the night train from Eindhoven Centraal to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
10h 37m
CHF 71–173
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal 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
5h 23m
CHF 148–387
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
6h 27m
CHF 127–346
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoven Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
10h 37m
CHF 81–183
Drive 656.4 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Baselcar 656.4 km
6h 58m
CHF 110–159

Rotterdam to Basel by train and foot

55Weekly Services

7h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 216Cheapest Price

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Distance: 619 km
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, 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 26m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 45–90 and the journey takes 10h 25m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a week.

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