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Journey information
Overview: Basel to Rotterdam flight
Switzerland
Netherlands
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $25 (€20)
Distance 331 miles (534 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $306 (€249) |
Fastest flight 3h 50m |
First flight 06:02 |
Last flight 18:11 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Basel to Rotterdam start from as low as $306 (€249) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $434 (€354) depending on the train type and class.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $25 (€20)
The cheapest and fastest flights from Basel to Rotterdam
Showing times and prices for Nov 07
Cheapest price
$271
Average price
$425
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Flights per day
30
Distance
534 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Basel to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Rotterdam will cost around $425 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $271.
Fast flights
It's difficult to get from Basel to Rotterdam without transferring at least once.
U21221+
357406:45PM3h50
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg10:35PMRotterdam Centraal
$2711One-way
1 transfer
U21221+
1247406:45PM3h23
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg10:08PMRotterdam Centraal
$2751One-way
1 transfer
U21221+187406:45PM3h33
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg10:18PMRotterdam Centraal
$2751One-way
1 transfer
KL1942 · KL170506:05AM8h10
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg02:15PMBrussels Airport
$3211One-way
1 transfer
KL1942 · KL170306:05AM4h05
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg10:10AMBrussels Airport
$3211One-way
1 transfer
KL1944 · KL170511:15AM3h00
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg02:15PMBrussels Airport
$5531One-way
1 transfer
KL1942+182206:05AM3h14
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg09:19AMRotterdam Centraal
$4401One-way
1 transfer
KL1944+
954411:15AM3h22
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg02:37PMRotterdam Centraal
$4401One-way
1 transfer
U21221+1247406:45PM3h23
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg10:08PMRotterdam Centraal
$2751One-way
1 transfer
KL1948+187005:55PM3h23
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg09:18PMRotterdam Centraal
$5351One-way
1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Basel to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €249.
Distance: 331 miles (534 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€354 Average price | €148 Average price | €51 Average price Cheapest |
4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 35m Average total duration 11h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Basel to Rotterdam flight times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Rotterdam flights for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
Last updated at 1:01 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LH6913+ LH996+3260 | 1:10 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h17 | 6:27 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| LH6913+LH996+2462 | 1:10 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h58 | 6:08 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| LH6913+LH996+3562 | 1:10 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h26 | 6:36 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
 KL2022+KL1707+ KL2046 | 1:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h50 | 9:20 PM Brussels Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AF1140+2466+AF1293 | 1:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h38 | 7:08 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| KL2016+KL1707+KL2046 | 1:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h50 | 9:20 PM Brussels Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AF1140+1866+AF1293 | 1:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h48 | 7:18 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| AF1140+3566+AF1293 | 1:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h05 | 7:35 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
 VY6279 · VY8984 | 3:35 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h40 | 8:15 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
| KL1948 · KL1707 | 4:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h25 | 9:20 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
| KL1948+3572 | 4:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h10 | 9:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| KL1948+1870 | 4:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 3h23 | 8:18 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| KL1948+3570 | 4:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 3h40 | 8:35 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
| KL1942+1822 | 5:05 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 3h14 | 8:19 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| KL1942 · KL1705 | 5:05 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h10 | 1:15 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
| KL1942 · KL1703 | 5:05 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h05 | 9:10 AM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
| KL1942+3524 | 5:05 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h00 | 9:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| KL1942+9524 | 5:05 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 3h32 | 8:37 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| LH6917 · LH9434+3534 | 5:45 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h50 | 11:35 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| LH6917 · LH9434+1832 | 5:45 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h04 | 10:49 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| LH6917 · LH9434+3532 | 5:45 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h20 | 11:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| LH5687+LH992+9548 | 9:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h02 | 2:37 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| LH5687+LH992+3548 | 9:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h30 | 3:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| LH5687+LH992+1848 | 9:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h14 | 2:49 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| KL1944+9544 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 3h22 | 1:37 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| KL1944+3544 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 3h50 | 2:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| KL1944 · KL1705 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 3h00 | 1:15 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
| KL1944 · KL1707 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h05 | 9:20 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
| KL1944+1844 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 3h34 | 1:49 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
 LH2397 · LH2306+2462 | 12:10 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h58 | 6:08 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| LH2397 · LH2306+3562 | 12:10 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h25 | 6:35 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| LH2397 · LH2306+1860 | 12:10 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h39 | 5:49 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Airlines: easyJet from Basel to RotterdamFind the best flights between Basel to Rotterdam with Omio's travel partners easyJet from $25 (€20). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
easyJet
About
easyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. easyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage. syn p easyJet is a British multinational budget airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN) and the largest UK-based airline based on the number of passengers carried. easyJet flies to more than 150 destinations in Europe and North Africa, making it a very popular low-cost carrier for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, tickets are non-refundable, and no complimentary snacks are served onboard. All easyJet fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for travelers bringing hand luggage and checked luggage.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 35m
Cheapest Price
$62 (€50)
easyJet frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Only small under seat bag (45x36x20 cm) included
Additional luggage
Hold luggage up to 23kg can be purchased
Cancellation Policy
Flights can be changed up to 2 hours before departure for a fee plus fare difference; no refunds unless flights are cancelled by easyJet
Pregnant on board
Expectant mothers can fly up to the end of week 35 for single pregnancies, end of week 32 for multiple pregnancies. Medical certificate required if beyond week 28
Unaccompagned minor
Children aged 5-14 can travel as unaccompanied minors for a fee of £37 per child per flight
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
USB plugs
Accessibility
easyJet provides special assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair assistance and support for hidden disabilities through the Sunflower lanyard scheme
FAQs: Basel to Rotterdam Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Rotterdam by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rotterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
There are 2 flights a day from Basel to Rotterdam which require at least one change with easyJet. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer flights.
When taking a flight from Basel to Rotterdam, you can count on easyJet for the best way to get you to Rotterdam. You can also check all possible airlines who offer a service from Basel to Rotterdam and compare the amenities they offer before buying a plane ticket.
You have options as you can travel from Basel to Rotterdam 2 different ways: bus or train.
Since both Basel and Rotterdam are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
The best events to attend in Rotterdam include:
- World Port Days, a celebration of Rotterdam's maritime heritage with activities and exhibitions
- Rotterdam International Film Festival, showcasing innovative films from around the world
- Rotterdam Marathon, an annual marathon attracting runners globally
- Summer Carnival, a colorful parade featuring Caribbean music and dance.
The best holidays to experience in Rotterdam include:
- King's Day, a nationwide celebration with street markets and festivities in April
- Liberation Day, commemorating the end of WWII with various events and activities in May
- Christmas, festive decorations and holiday markets throughout December
- New Year's Eve, lively celebrations and fireworks marking the start of the new year.
The best seasons to visit Rotterdam are Spring, Summer or Fall. The best weather to explore Rotterdam is during April-May or September-October.
For international flights we recommend to arrive 2.5 to 3 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e. G. 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs).
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.
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