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 €65 - €95 and takes 14h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Friesland is to fly and drive which takes 5h 12m and costs €95 - €290.

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 and arriving at Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Drachten, Transferium Oost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 29m.

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 36m.

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 36m and costs €130 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel 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 36m and costs €130 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €95 and takes 14h 29m.

Where does the Basel to Friesland bus arrive?

Basel to Friesland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - 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 11m to drive from Basel to Friesland.

Where can I stay near Friesland?

There are 740+ hotels available in Friesland.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Friesland by train, bus, 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 Frankfurttrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain
8h 36m
€136–333
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Drachtenbus N44
14h 29m
€65–94
Drive 797.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Leeuwardencar 797.4 km
7h 11m
€143–206
Fly from Basel, drive
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Drive from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Sneekcar
5h 12m
€96–289
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Arnhem Centraaltrain 43N
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain
11h 2m
€135–297
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain
3. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus 350
15h 4m
€78–134
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, drive
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. Drive from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Sneekcar
6h 32m
€162–368

Basel to Friesland by train

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8h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 819.3 km
Duration: 8h 36m

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 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel to Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Drachten, and Drachten, Transferium Oost in around 14h 29m.

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