Rotterdam to Basel Trains

Rotterdam to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Basel takes 8h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 38m

Duration

1,025 km

Distance

CHF 305

Average price

Every 4 hours

Frequency

Rotterdam to Basel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Basel at 11:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 8h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:58 PM → 9:08 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
6:58 PM → 6:38 AM
Arrives next day
11h 40m • 2 changes
8:58 PM → 11:08 AM
Arrives next day
14h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:58 AM → 2:08 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 4:08 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 5:08 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 6:38 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:58 AM → 2:08 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 4:08 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 5:08 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 6:38 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:58 AM → 2:08 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 4:08 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 5:08 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 6:38 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:58 AM → 2:08 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 4:08 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 5:08 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 6:38 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:57 AM → 2:08 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 4:08 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 6:38 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
1:58 PM → 8:38 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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