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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Leiden takes 9h 58m and the fastest train takes 8h 48m. 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.

9h 58m
Duration
779 km
Distance
€157
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

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  1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78 / ...
  3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain train
7h 45m
€108–324

Basel to Leiden train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Leiden at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 9h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 778.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 58m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Leiden Centraal via Frankfurt and Arnhem Centraal in around 7h 45m.

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