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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rotterdam to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. 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 $39, and a flight costs an average of $89.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. 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 $37, and a flight costs an average of $141.
Distance: 331 miles (534 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$174 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $259 Average price | $233 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 33m Average total duration 11h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
$162 Average price | $96 Average price Cheapest | $658 Average price | $233 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 59m Average total duration 11h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Basel:
A bus is $108 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Basel costing on average $174 (€140).
A bus is $193 (€155) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Basel costing on average $259 (€208).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 46m.
Bus takes on average 11h 3m.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Basel:
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Basel costing on average $162 (€130).
A bus is $562 (€452) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Basel costing on average $658 (€529).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 13m.
Bus takes on average 11h 29m.
Travel optionsfrom Rotterdam to Basel
How to get from Rotterdam to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:35 AM13h15Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)10:50 PMBasel, Bahnhof$561One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:35 AM13h15Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)10:50 PMBasel, Bahnhof$561One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 2843 · ICE 125 · ICE 1011 · ICE 712:20 PM7h01Rotterdam Centraal7:21 PMBasel SBB$991One-way3 transfers
Other options
- IC 2051 · ICE 127 · ICE 1013 · ICE 752:05 PM7h16Rotterdam Centraal9:21 PMBasel SBB$871One-way3 transfers
- IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 · 106219:15 AM7h33Rotterdam Centraal4:48 PMBasel SBB$871One-way4 transfers
- IC 1135 · IC 3533 · 20079 · 1062310:15 AM7h33Rotterdam Centraal5:48 PMBasel SBB$971One-way5 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM13h50Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)8:20 AMBasel, Bahnhof$581One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:05 PM14h20Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)12:25 PMBasel, Bahnhof$601One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 PM14h40Rotterdam, Zuidplein12:25 PMBasel, Bahnhof$601One-way1 transfer
VY8989 · VY626010:10 PM15h20Brussels Airport1:30 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$1401One-way1 transfer
BA387 · BA7643:15 PM7h50Brussels Airport11:05 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$1711One-way1 transfer- VY8981 · VY626211:00 AM8h20Brussels Airport7:20 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2071One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Basel:
A bus is $108 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Basel costing on average $174 (€140).
A bus is $193 (€155) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Basel costing on average $259 (€208).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 46m.
Bus takes on average 11h 3m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Basel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Basel by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Eurostar, SNCF, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Basel by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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