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Basel to Leiden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Leiden takes 8h 29m and the fastest train takes 7h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Leiden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 29m
Duration
752 km
Distance
€164
Average price
Every 4 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 Utrecht Centraaltrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain train
7h 48m
€101–409

Basel to Leiden train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Leiden at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 751.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 29m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Leiden Lammenschans via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Utrecht Centraal in around 7h 48m.

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