Basel to Leeuwarden Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Leeuwarden takes 10h 4m and the fastest train takes 8h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Leeuwarden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 4m
Duration: 837 km
Distance: €158
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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9h 11m

€129–280

Basel to Leeuwarden train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Basel and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 10h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:25 PM → 10:44 AM
Arrives next day
14h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:25 AM → 2:44 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
8:25 AM → 4:44 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 8:44 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
4:25 PM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
8h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:25 AM → 2:44 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
8:25 AM → 4:44 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 8:44 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
4:25 PM → 7:27 AM
Arrives next day
15h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:25 AM → 2:44 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
8:25 AM → 4:44 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 8:44 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
4:25 PM → 7:27 AM
Arrives next day
15h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:25 AM → 2:44 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
8:25 AM → 4:44 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 8:44 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
4:25 PM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
8h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:25 AM → 2:44 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
8:25 AM → 4:44 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 8:44 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
4:25 PM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
8h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:25 AM → 2:44 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
8:25 AM → 4:44 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 8:44 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
4:25 PM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
8h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:25 AM → 2:44 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
8:25 AM → 4:44 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 8:44 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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