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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Amsterdam is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 2h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Amsterdam is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Amsterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Amsterdam station. However, there are services departing from Wadersloh, Bücker and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal Station via Diestedde, Abzw. Oelde, Beckum, Busbahnhof and Münster-Mitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Basel to Amsterdam?

The distance between Basel and Amsterdam is 321 km. The road distance is 292.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €80 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Basel to Amsterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Amsterdam bus from?

Basel to Amsterdam bus services, operated by Regionalverkehr Münsterland GmbH (RVM), depart from Beckum, Busbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Basel to Amsterdam?

The best way to get from Basel to Amsterdam is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €80 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Basel to Amsterdam bus arrive?

Basel to Amsterdam bus services, operated by Regionalverkehr Münsterland GmbH (RVM), arrive at Münster Von-Steuben-Straße station.

Can I drive from Basel to Amsterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Amsterdam is 293 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Basel to Amsterdam.

Where can I stay near Amsterdam?

There are 2736+ hotels available in Amsterdam.

Basel to Amsterdam - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Amsterdam by 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Oelde to Duisburg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice / ...
4h 36m
€81–176
Bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Beckum, Busbahnhof to Münster Hauptbahnhofbus S30 / ...
2. Take the night train from Muenster(Westf)Hbf to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain Nj
7h 13m
€43–280
Bus
1. Take the bus from Beckum, Busbahnhof to Münster Von-Steuben-Straßebus S30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Amsterdam Centraal Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 46m
Drive 292.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Amsterdamcar 292.9 km
2h 53m
€51–74
Train via Duisburg
1. Take the train from Oelde to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice / ...
6h 28m
€56–139

Basel to Amsterdam by bus and night train

20Weekly Services

7h 13mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 321.1 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a vehicle from Basel to Amsterdam Centraal via Oelde and Duisburg Hbf in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wadersloh, Bücker to Amsterdam Centraal Station via Diestedde, Dorfplatz, Diestedde, Abzw. Oelde, Beckum, Busbahnhof, Münster Von-Steuben-Straße, and Münster-Mitte in around 7h 46m.

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