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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Amersfoort is to bus and train which costs €65 - €95 and takes 12h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Amersfoort is to fly and train which takes 4h 39m and costs €80 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Amersfoort?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Amersfoort station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Amersfoort, Centraal Station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn and Utrecht, WKZ/PMC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Amersfoort?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Amersfoort. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Amersfoort Centraal via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Basel to Amersfoort?

The distance between Basel and Amersfoort is 619 km. The road distance is 654.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Amersfoort without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 5m and costs €85 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Basel to Amersfoort, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Amersfoort bus from?

Basel to Amersfoort bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Amersfoort train from?

Basel to Amersfoort train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Amersfoort?

The best way to get from Basel to Amersfoort is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 5m and costs €85 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 14h 29m.

Where does the Basel to Amersfoort bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Amersfoort train arrive?

Basel to Amersfoort train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Amersfoort?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Amersfoort is 654 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Basel to Amersfoort.

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

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Where can I stay near Amersfoort?

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Basel to Amersfoort - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Amersfoort by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, 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 from Basel, train
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
4h 39m
€83–262
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Utrecht Centraaltrain 43N
9h 57m
€65–207
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
8h 5m
€88–355
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amersfoort Centraaltrain Intercity direct / ...
12h 34m
€66–91
Drive 654.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Amersfoortcar 654.2 km
6h 48m
€114–165
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
6h
€135–346
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrumbus 068 / ...
14h 29m
€70–100

Basel to Amersfoort by train

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8h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 619 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Amersfoort Centraal via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Utrecht Centraal in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Amersfoort, Centraal Station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum, Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn, and Utrecht, WKZ/PMC in around 14h 29m.

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