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 40 - SFr 80 and takes 10h 40m.

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 54m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 260.

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?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Basel Sbb. This train operates Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 50m.

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 190 - SFr 410.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m 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 26m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 10h 40m.

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 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?

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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 Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
3h 54m
CHF 73–256
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N846
10h 40m
CHF 40–80
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 196–403
Night train
1. Take the night train from Rotterdam Centraal to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
9h 50m
CHF 70–180
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 24m
CHF 131–332
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 133–332
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
9h 49m
CHF 75–190
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels-Nordtrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
11h 24m
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

54Weekly Services

7h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 196Cheapest Price

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Distance: 619 km
Duration: 3h 54m

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, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Basel SBB 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 40–80 and the journey takes 10h 40m.

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