What is the cheapest way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 100 and takes 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Basel is to fly and train which takes 5h 32m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 330.

Is there a direct bus between Alphen aan den Rijn and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Alphen aan den Rijn to Basel. However, there are services departing from Alphen a/d Rijn, Centrum and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Schiphol, Schiphol Airport/Plaza, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Alphen aan den Rijn and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Alphen aan den Rijn to Basel. However, there are services departing from Alphen a/d Rijn and arriving at Basel SBB via Utrecht Centraal, Düsseldorf Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Alphen aan den Rijn to Basel?

The distance between Alphen aan den Rijn and Basel is 747 km. The road distance is 688.7 km.

How do I travel from Alphen aan den Rijn to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Basel without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 8m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 290.

How long does it take to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Basel?

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alphen aan den Rijn to Basel bus from?

Alphen aan den Rijn to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Alphen aan den Rijn to Basel train from?

Alphen aan den Rijn to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Train or bus from Alphen aan den Rijn to Basel?

The best way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Basel is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 8m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 100 and takes 12h.

Where does the Alphen aan den Rijn to Basel bus arrive?

Alphen aan den Rijn to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where does the Alphen aan den Rijn to Basel train arrive?

Alphen aan den Rijn to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Duesseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Alphen aan den Rijn to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Alphen aan den Rijn to Basel is 689 km. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Alphen aan den Rijn to Basel.

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Alphen aan den Rijn to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Alphen aan den Rijn 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 Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
8h 8m
CHF 72–283
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airportbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h
CHF 52–99
Drive 688.7 km
1. Drive from Alphen aan den Rijn to Baselcar 688.7 km
7h 12m
CHF 111–161
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 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 32m
CHF 131–327
Train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
10h 58m
CHF 78–218
Bus via Amsterdam
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N831
13h 15m
CHF 57–106
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 2m
CHF 118–341
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 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 22m
CHF 138–379
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 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 6m
CHF 135–427

Alphen aan den Rijn to Basel by train

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Distance: 746.6 km
Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Alphen a/d Rijn to Basel SBB via Utrecht Centraal, Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 45–85 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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