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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Basel is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Basel?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Basel Sbb. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 5m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Basel?

The distance between Amsterdam and Basel is 581 km. The road distance is 693.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Basel without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 9m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 370.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Amsterdam to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Amsterdam to Basel?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Basel is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can train via Mannheim, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 370 and takes 7h 9m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Basel bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Basel is 694 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Amsterdam to Basel.

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

Book your Amsterdam to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Amsterdam to Basel?

Book your Amsterdam to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Basel.

Amsterdam to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Amsterdam to Basel by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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

Fly to Basel
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)AMS - BSL
3h 41m
CHF 71–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Basel SBBN836 / ...
11h 30m
CHF 50–75
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Mannheim HbfIce
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
7h 9m
CHF 99–370
Night train
1. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SbbNj
10h 5m
CHF 100–360
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)AMS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 15m
CHF 121–286
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SBB43N
9h 48m
CHF 55–380
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam CentraalThalys
2. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - AirportBlaBlaCar Bus
11h 58m
CHF 55–123
Drive 693.9 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Basel693.9 km
7h 18m
CHF 113–163

Amsterdam to Basel by train

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7h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 581.3 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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

easyJet, KLM, and Air Dolomiti fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SBB via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 9m.

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