The average train between Basel and Amsterdam takes 9h 14m and the fastest train takes 8h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Amsterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Basel and Amsterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Amsterdam at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf station and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal station via Frankfurt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
Basel to Amsterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Amsterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
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The distance between Basel and Amsterdam is 568.7 km. The road distance is 695 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Amsterdam Centraal via Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb in around 7h 24m.