What is the travel distance from Basel to Rotterdam?

About 332 miles (535 km) separate Basel and Rotterdam.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Basel to Rotterdam?

The majority of buses traveling from Basel to Rotterdam start their journey at Basel Central Station and wind up at Busstation Rotterdam Centraal. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Rotterdam?

Once in Rotterdam, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Witte de With Center for Contemporary Art, TENT Rotterdam, ss Rotterdam, Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen and Kunsthal Rotterdam.

Bus Basel to Rotterdam from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Basel to Rotterdam on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:25pm	Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport	9h 55m	7:20am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:00pm	Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)	10h 20m	7:20am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	No tags

Next departures for Basel to Rotterdam on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25pm	Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport	9h 55m	7:20am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:05am	Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)	13h 20m	2:25pm	Rotterdam Centraal Station	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)	10h 20m	7:20am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 12:40 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Basel to Rotterdam

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Rotterdam. The journey takes about 12 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

12h 55mAverage Duration

330 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$39 - $148	Average Duration12h 55m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$175 - $198	Average Duration7h 27m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$79 - $79	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,288 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,108 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

NL bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Basel and Rotterdam?

Stops in Basel

A - Basel Central Station

B - Basel Badischer Bahnhof

C - Basel Bahnhofs

D - Arrêt d'autobus Basel

Stops in Rotterdam

A - Busstation Rotterdam Centraal

B - Rotterdam Bushaltestelle

C - Weena - Rotterdam

D - Willemsplein 0 - Rotterdam

E - Rosestraat 1101

F - Weena

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Basel to Rotterdam by bus

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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Basel to Rotterdam?
What are the best sights and things to do in Rotterdam?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/10

No data

11/11

$131

Today

$40

11/13

$45

11/14

$83

11/15

$60

11/16

$55

11/17

$38

The cheapest trip from Basel to Rotterdam was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $38

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Basel to Rotterdam, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $38 to $131 for a bus ticket from Basel to Rotterdam based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-11-17.

What's the cheapest way to go from Basel to Rotterdam?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time12h 55m	Avg Price$71	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time7h 27m	Avg Price$175	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time7h 30m	Avg Price$79	Daily Departures1