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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 $116.
Distance: 331 miles (534 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$233 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $303 Average price | $231 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 27m Average total duration 10h 57m 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 |
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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 $160 (€129) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Basel costing on average $233 (€188).
A bus is $230 (€186) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Basel costing on average $303 (€244).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Bus takes on average 10h 57m.
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$791One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:35 AM13h15Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)10:50 PMBasel, Bahnhof$791One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL1700 · KL19436:20 AM3h25Brussels Airport9:45 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2911One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 · ICE 1079:15 AM7h33Rotterdam Centraal4:48 PMBasel SBB$1251One-way3 transfers
- IC 1135 · IC 3533 · 20079 · ICE 51910:15 AM7h33Rotterdam Centraal5:48 PMBasel SBB$1251One-way4 transfers
- IC 2027 · ICE 225 · ECE 58:05 AM7h16Rotterdam Centraal3:21 PMBasel SBB$1361One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM13h50Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)8:20 AMBasel, Bahnhof$901One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain12:20 AM16h52Rotterdam, Zuidplein5:12 PMBasel Bad Bhf$951One-way2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM12h10Rotterdam, Zuidplein4:25 AMBasel, Bahnhof$951One-way1 transfer
VY8985 · VY62609:20 PM16h00Brussels Airport1:20 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$1221One-way1 transfer
BA387 · BA7643:15 PM7h50Brussels Airport11:05 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2511One-way1 transfer- BA385 · BA76410:55 AM12h10Brussels Airport11:05 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2511One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Basel:
A bus is $160 (€129) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Basel costing on average $233 (€188).
A bus is $230 (€186) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Basel costing on average $303 (€244).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Bus takes on average 10h 57m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 8 flights 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, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Basel by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, SNCF, Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Basel by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
- 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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