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Rotterdam to Basel

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Eight ways to Travel from Rotterdam to Basel

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Cheapest
By car (731 km)
6 h 33 min
731 km.
from $40
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Plane to Basel (EuroAirport Swiss)
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Rideshare
6 h 33 min
731 km.
from $9.53
Train, Plane (Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol)
3 h 56 min
532 km.
from $124.96
Train
7 h 24 min
531 km.
from $423.98
Train, Plane (Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol)
5 h 25 min
532 km.
from $235.17
Train, Plane (Train to Brussels National Airport)
6 h 5 min
532 km.
from $240.73
Train, Bus
11 h 25 min
532 km.

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
12h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$76.45–$108.30

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Rotterdam to Basel
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.06–$82.82
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$62.43–$89.19

Pistoia viaggi

Phone:
+393293958604
Email:
Website:
pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
8h 29m
Frequency:
Once a week

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.04–$955.61
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.38–$828.20

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.86–$891.90

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$50.97–$267.57

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.90–$535.14
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.86–$611.59
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.60–$891.90

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.64–$573.37
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.86–$891.90

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Paris Nord to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$89.19–$203.86
Train from Strasbourg to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.58–$63.71

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.10–$29.31
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Basel
Ave. Duration:
9h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$89.19–$229.35
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Noord
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.93–$56.06

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$121.04–$242.09
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.77–$89.19

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$42.05–$76.45

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.10

Questions and Answers

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 $51.09 - $76.09 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 56m and costs $52.17 - $228.26 .

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, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 45m.

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 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 53m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Basel?

The distance between Rotterdam and Basel is 618 km. The road distance is 754.5 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 which takes 7h 24m and costs $206.52 - $434.78 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m 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 which takes 7h 24m and costs $206.52 - $434.78 . Alternatively, you can bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport, which costs $51.09 - $76.09 and takes 10h 14m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Basel bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 755 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m 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 949+ hotels available in Basel. Prices start at $58.93 per night.
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