The average train between Basel and Lelystad takes 11h 32m and the fastest train takes 7h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Lelystad. 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 twice daily between Basel and Lelystad. 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 Lelystad at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 11h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 46m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Lelystad? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lelystad. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf station and arriving at Lelystad Centrum station via Frankfurt station, Arnhem Centraal station and Zwolle station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
Basel to Lelystad train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Lelystad train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Lelystad Centrum station.
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The distance between Basel and Lelystad is 570.4 km. The road distance is 721 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Lelystad Centrum via Frankfurt, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 8h 30m.