Basel to Rotterdam Trains

Basel to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Rotterdam takes 9h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 47m
Duration: 1,018 km
Distance: €313
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best

Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain

6h 24m

€259–470

Basel to Rotterdam train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Basel and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 9h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

10:54 AM → 7:02 PM
8h 8m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 8:02 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
2:54 PM → 10:02 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
4:54 PM → 10:02 AM
Arrives next day
17h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

10:54 AM → 7:02 PM
8h 8m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 8:02 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
2:54 PM → 10:02 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
4:54 PM → 10:02 AM
Arrives next day
17h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

10:54 AM → 7:02 PM
8h 8m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 8:02 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
2:54 PM → 10:02 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
4:54 PM → 10:02 AM
Arrives next day
17h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

10:54 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 7:02 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
2:54 PM → 10:02 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
7:24 PM → 11:02 AM
Arrives next day
15h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:30 AM → 3:02 PM
8h 32m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 7:02 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
2:30 PM → 10:02 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:30 AM → 1:02 PM
6h 32m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 7:02 PM
8h 32m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 8:02 PM
6h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:45 AM → 1:32 PM
7h 47m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 8:02 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
2:54 PM → 10:02 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Rotterdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Train via Paris

Basel to Rotterdam train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

10:54 AM → 7:02 PM

12:54 PM → 8:02 PM

2:54 PM → 10:02 PM

4:54 PM → 10:02 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

10:54 AM → 7:02 PM

12:54 PM → 8:02 PM

2:54 PM → 10:02 PM

4:54 PM → 10:02 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

10:54 AM → 7:02 PM

12:54 PM → 8:02 PM

2:54 PM → 10:02 PM

4:54 PM → 10:02 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

10:54 AM → 5:02 PM

12:54 PM → 7:02 PM

2:54 PM → 10:02 PM

7:24 PM → 11:02 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:30 AM → 3:02 PM

9:30 AM → 5:02 PM

11:30 AM → 7:02 PM

2:30 PM → 10:02 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:30 AM → 1:02 PM

9:30 AM → 5:02 PM

10:30 AM → 7:02 PM

1:30 PM → 8:02 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:45 AM → 1:32 PM

10:54 AM → 5:02 PM

12:54 PM → 8:02 PM

2:54 PM → 10:02 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

Train from St Louis to Strasbourg

Train from Strasbourg to Paris Est

Where to next?

Train trips from Basel

Train trips to Rotterdam

Alternative transport options

4:54 PM → 10:02 AM
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4:54 PM → 10:02 AM
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7:24 PM → 11:02 AM
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