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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Friesland is to bus which costs €70 - €110 and takes 14h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Friesland is to fly and train which takes 6h 19m and costs €100 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Friesland?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Friesland. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Drachten, Transferium Oost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Friesland?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Friesland. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Leeuwarden via Frankfurt, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Basel to Friesland?

The distance between Basel and Friesland is 819 km. The road distance is 797.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Friesland without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 40m and costs €110 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Basel to Friesland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Friesland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Friesland train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Friesland?

The best way to get from Basel to Friesland is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 40m and costs €110 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 14h 47m.

Where does the Basel to Friesland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Friesland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Friesland?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Friesland is 797 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Basel to Friesland.

Where can I stay near Friesland?

There are 716+ hotels available in Friesland.

Basel to Friesland - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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

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

Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt43 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Arnhem Centraal78 / ...
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwarden
8h 40m
€112–338
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Amsterdam SloterdijkN836 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to DrachtenN44 / ...
14h 47m
€72–104
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln HbfNj
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf FlughafenRe
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraal
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
5. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwarden
12h 58m
€110–417
Drive 797.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Leeuwarden797.4 km
7h 6m
€141–203
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Utrecht Centraal43N
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to LeeuwardenIntercity
12h 11m
€181–249
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Heerenveen
6h 19m
€101–329
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)ZRH - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Heerenveen
7h 40m
€152–395
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
5. Take the train from Zwolle to Heerenveen
8h 51m
€143–367

Basel to Friesland by train

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8h 40mAverage Duration

€112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 818.9 km
Duration: 8h 40m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Leeuwarden via Frankfurt, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Drachten, and Drachten, Transferium Oost in around 14h 47m.

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