What is the cheapest way to get from Alkmaar to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Alkmaar to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 13h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alkmaar to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Alkmaar to Basel is to fly and train which takes 5h 53m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 370.

Is there a direct bus between Alkmaar and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Alkmaar to Basel. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Purmerend, Tramplein, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Alkmaar and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Basel. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Amsterdam Centraal, Düsseldorf Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Alkmaar to Basel?

The distance between Alkmaar and Basel is 788 km. The road distance is 734.3 km.

How do I travel from Alkmaar to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Alkmaar to Basel without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 27m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 280.

How long does it take to get from Alkmaar to Basel?

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Alkmaar to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alkmaar to Basel bus from?

Alkmaar to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Alkmaar to Basel train from?

Alkmaar to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alkmaar station.

Train or bus from Alkmaar to Basel?

The best way to get from Alkmaar to Basel is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 27m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 13h 51m.

Where does the Alkmaar to Basel bus arrive?

Alkmaar to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where does the Alkmaar to Basel train arrive?

Alkmaar to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Alkmaar to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Alkmaar to Basel is 734 km. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Alkmaar to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Alkmaar to Basel?

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Alkmaar to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Alkmaar to Basel by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
8h 27m
CHF 76–279
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N831
13h 51m
CHF 60–114
Drive 734.3 km
1. Drive from Alkmaar to Baselcar 734.3 km
7h 45m
CHF 118–170
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 53m
CHF 136–366
Train
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
11h 15m
CHF 84–189
Train #2
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SBBtrain 43N
12h 52m
CHF 144–229
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane AMS - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain
7h 43m
CHF 136–402
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
8h 31m
CHF 155–471
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane AMS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain
7h 22m
CHF 146–410

Alkmaar to Basel by train

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Distance: 787.5 km
Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a train from Alkmaar to Basel Bad Bf via Amsterdam Centraal, Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Basel Euroairport FR twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 45–80 and the journey takes 10h 40m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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