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Basel to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Rotterdam takes 11h 46m and the fastest train takes 8h 46m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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.

11h 46m
Duration
1,037 km
Distance
€342
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Basel to Rotterdam train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Basel and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 6:16 AM which arrives into Rotterdam at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Offenburg and take an average of 11h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiEurostar8h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiEurostar8h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiEurostar8h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiEurostar8h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiEurostar26h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiEurostar8h 46m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,036.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 46m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Rotterdam Centraal via Offenburg, Paris Est, and Paris Nord in around 8h 5m.

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