The average train between Basel and Lelystad takes 8h 50m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. 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 every 4 hours between Basel and Lelystad. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Lelystad at 10:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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7h 15m • 4 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 station and arriving at Lelystad station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lelystad Centrum station.
Book your Basel to Lelystad train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and VIAS Rail GmbH.
The distance between Basel and Lelystad is 570.4 km. The road distance is 772 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Lelystad Centrum via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 7h 36m.