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 13m.

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 6h 27m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 290.

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 four times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 10h 40m.

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 28m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Basel?

The distance between Rotterdam and Basel is 1026 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 28m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m 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 28m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 65 and takes 10h 13m.

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 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

Rotterdam to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Basel by train (Eurostar), bus, train, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
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 28m
CHF 179–325
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N846
10h 40m
CHF 45–70
Bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airportbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 13m
CHF 46–63
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 101–349
Drive 656.4 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Baselcar 656.4 km
6h 56m
CHF 105–152
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Basel SBBtrain 43N
11h 37m
CHF 76–379
Bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the bus from Den haag to Amsterdambus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
5h 49m
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 108–284
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 18m
CHF 115–282
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 31m
CHF 117–336

Rotterdam to Basel by train and foot

54Weekly Services

7h 28mAverage Duration

CHF 179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,025.7 km
Duration: 7h 28m

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 28m. 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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