What is the cheapest way to get from Port of Rotterdam to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Port of Rotterdam to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 12h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port of Rotterdam to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Port of Rotterdam to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Port of Rotterdam and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Port of Rotterdam to Basel. However, there are services departing from Botlek, Botlekstraat and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Rotterdam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Port of Rotterdam and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Port of Rotterdam to Basel. However, there are services departing from Spijkenisse, Spijkenisse Centrum and arriving at Basel Sbb via Rotterdam Centraal, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

How far is it from Port of Rotterdam to Basel?

The distance between Port of Rotterdam and Basel is 648 km. The road distance is 669.3 km.

How do I travel from Port of Rotterdam to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Port of Rotterdam to Basel without a car is to train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) which takes 9h 1m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 400.

How long does it take to get from Port of Rotterdam to Basel?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Port of Rotterdam to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port of Rotterdam to Basel bus from?

Port of Rotterdam to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Port of Rotterdam to Basel train from?

Port of Rotterdam to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Port of Rotterdam to Basel?

The best way to get from Port of Rotterdam to Basel is to train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) which takes 9h 1m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 12h 4m.

Where does the Port of Rotterdam to Basel bus arrive?

Port of Rotterdam to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where does the Port of Rotterdam to Basel train arrive?

Port of Rotterdam to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy station.

Can I drive from Port of Rotterdam to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Port of Rotterdam to Basel is 669 km. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Port of Rotterdam to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1349+ hotels available in Basel.

Port of Rotterdam to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Port of Rotterdam to Basel by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, or car

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Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
5h 4m
CHF 114–282
Bus via Spijkenisse, Metro Centrum
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N846
12h 30m
CHF 60–107
Train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
9h 1m
CHF 137–392
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 4m
CHF 61–116
Drive 669.3 km
1. Drive from Port of Rotterdam to Baselcar 669.3 km
7h 4m
CHF 113–162
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 28m
CHF 153–394
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 42m
CHF 131–368
Train
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Eindhoven Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
12h 49m
CHF 94–195

Port of Rotterdam to Basel by bus, subway, and train

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Distance: 648.1 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Botlek, Esso to Basel Sbb via Spijkenisse, Metro Centrum, Spijkenisse, Spijkenisse Centrum, Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam Centraal, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, and Strasbourg in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) once daily. Tickets cost CHF 55–110 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

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