Leiden to Basel Trains

Leiden to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Basel takes 10h 51m and the fastest train takes 8h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden to Basel. 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 51m
Duration: 779 km
Distance: CHF 130
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain
Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 43

CHF 88–233

Leiden to Basel train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Leiden and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Basel at 2:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 10h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

9:46 PM → 2:36 PM
Arrives next day
16h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

9:44 AM → 6:36 PM
8h 52m • 2 changes
11:44 AM → 8:36 PM
8h 52m • 2 changes
1:44 PM → 10:39 PM
8h 55m • 2 changes
3:44 PM → 12:36 AM
Arrives next day
8h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:44 AM → 6:36 PM
8h 52m • 2 changes
11:44 AM → 8:36 PM
8h 52m • 2 changes
1:44 PM → 10:39 PM
8h 55m • 2 changes
5:46 PM → 10:36 AM
Arrives next day
16h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:47 AM → 2:36 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 4:36 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 6:36 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
11:47 AM → 8:36 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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