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 40m.

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 44m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 230.

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 three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 40m.

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 9h 20m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Basel?

The distance between Amsterdam and Basel is 582 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 6h 59m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 370.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m 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 44m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can train via Mannheim, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 370 and takes 6h 59m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 40m.

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 Duesseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Basel is 694 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m 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 992+ 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)plane AMS - BSL
3h 44m
CHF 72–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Basel SBBbus N487 / ...
11h 40m
CHF 50–75
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Amsterdam 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 Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
6h 59m
CHF 88–364
Night train
1. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
9h 20m
CHF 100–360
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 14m
CHF 116–286
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
10h 6m
CHF 110–390
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airportbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 28m
CHF 56–125
Drive 693.9 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Baselcar 693.9 km
7h 21m
CHF 110–159

Amsterdam to Basel by train

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Distance: 582.2 km
Duration: 3h 44m

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

easyJet and KLM fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel Bad Bf via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 59m.

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