Switzerland
NetherlandsBasel to Rotterdam shipping route.
705 km by rail, about 23 h 30 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Basel and Rotterdam
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
BaselRailRotterdamRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 705 km (438 mi) |
| Straight line | 534 km |
| Transit time | 23 h 30 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Basel to Rotterdam shipping route by rail
A freight train from Basel to Rotterdam covers a rail distance of 705 km, against 534 km in a straight line.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 23 h 30 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Switzerland and the Netherlands come on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Basel and Rotterdam.
Of 33 rail routes from Basel in this directory, Rotterdam is the 9th shortest. Closer destinations: Antwerp (614 km), Duisburg (546 km) and Paris (521 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Basel to Rotterdam?
705 km by rail (534 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Basel to Rotterdam?
About 23 h 30 min at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Rotterdam to Basel has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Duisburg to Rotterdam212 km
- Bremen to Rotterdam395 km
- Paris to Rotterdam450 km
- Hamburg to Rotterdam501 km
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How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.