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Amsterdam to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Amsterdam and Basel takes 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Amsterdam 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.

7h 12m
Duration
747 km
Distance
CHF 141
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

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  1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain train Ice
  2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43 / ...
  3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain train 20 / ...
6h 58m
CHF 75–279

Amsterdam to Basel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Amsterdam and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Basel at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Duesseldorf Hbf and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 746.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel Bad Bf via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 58m.

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