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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Amsterdam takes 7h 59m and the fastest train takes 6h 33m. 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.

7h 59m
Duration
744 km
Distance
€163
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

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  1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain train 47 / ...
  3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Ice
7h 27m
€100–396

Basel to Amsterdam train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Basel and Amsterdam. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Amsterdam at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 744.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Amsterdam Centraal via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 7h 27m.

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