What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Den Helder?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Den Helder is to train which costs €85 - €170 and takes 11h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Den Helder?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Den Helder is to fly and train which takes 5h 27m and costs €85 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Den Helder?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Den Helder. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Den Helder via Frankfurt and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Basel to Den Helder?

The distance between Basel and Den Helder is 829 km. The road distance is 775 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Den Helder without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Den Helder without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 46m and costs €110 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Den Helder?

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Basel to Den Helder, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Den Helder train from?

Basel to Den Helder train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Den Helder?

The best way to get from Basel to Den Helder is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 46m and costs €110 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 48m.

Where does the Basel to Den Helder train arrive?

Basel to Den Helder train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Den Helder?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Den Helder is 775 km. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Basel to Den Helder.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Den Helder?

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Where can I stay near Den Helder?

There are 2023+ hotels available in Den Helder.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Den Helder by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Den Heldertrain
8h 46m
€117–290
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Utrecht Centraaltrain 43N
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Den Heldertrain Intercity
11h 37m
€85–166
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Centraal Station to Hoorn, Stationbus 314 / ...
3. Take the bus from Hoorn, Station to Den Helder, Stationbus 135
14h 48m
Drive 775 km
1. Drive from Basel to Den Heldercar 775 km
8h 20m
€136–196
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Den Heldertrain
5h 27m
€89–295
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Amsterdam Centraaltrain 43N
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Den Heldertrain Intercity
13h 4m
€178–247
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 Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Den Heldertrain
6h 47m
€141–349

Basel to Den Helder by train

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8h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 828.7 km
Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Den Helder, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Den Helder via Frankfurt and Arnhem Centraal in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Den Helder, Station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Centraal, Amsterdam, Centraal Station, and Hoorn, Station in around 14h 48m.

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