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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Basel is to bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport which costs SFr 45 - SFr 65 and takes 10h 14m.

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 51m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 15m.

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 29m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Basel?

The distance between Rotterdam and Basel is 618 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 29m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 370.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m 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 FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central 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 29m and costs SFr 170 - 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 to Basel bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel 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 56m to drive from Rotterdam to Basel.

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 1268+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 9 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 Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
3h 51m
CHF 76–277
Bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airportbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 14m
CHF 47–65
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 29m
CHF 175–368
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain Intercity
2. Take the night train from Eindhoven Centraal to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
10h 37m
CHF 101–360
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
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 25m
CHF 126–361
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 6m
CHF 112–327
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Basel SBBtrain 43N
10h 37m
CHF 71–380
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Basel SBBbus N846 / ...
13h 15m
CHF 55–80
Drive 656.4 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Baselcar 656.4 km
6h 56m
CHF 109–157

Rotterdam to Basel by train and foot

79Weekly Services

7h 29mAverage Duration

CHF 175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 618.1 km
Duration: 3h 51m

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 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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