How to get from Rotterdam to Basel
- 535 km as the crow flies
- 5 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Rotterdam to Basel. The most useful door-to-door route takes 10h 25m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 535 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
535 km
Rotterdam to Basel: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Rotterdam Central → Baselbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·10h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Rotterdam to Basel
FlixBus runs 5 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:35 and the last at 18:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 5 | 07:35 | 18:10 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 7 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
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Ticket prices on this route
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Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rotterdam to Basel works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Rotterdam Central to Basel, about 10h 25m. In total it's roughly €41 over 10h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Rotterdam to Basel: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Basel?
The most useful route takes about 10h 25m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Rotterdam to Basel?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 07:35 and the last at 18:10, from Rotterdam Central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Rotterdam to Basel?
5 a day with FlixBus, between 07:35 and 18:10.
Which station does the bus from Rotterdam to Basel leave from?
Rotterdam Central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Basel from Rotterdam?
About 535 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rotterdam to Basel cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €41. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Rotterdam to Basel?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Basel?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026