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 €75 - €140 and takes 14h 36m.

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 17m and costs €130 - €350.

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, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Drachten, Transferium Oost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.

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 SBB and arriving at Leeuwarden via Düsseldorf Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Basel to Friesland?

The distance between Basel and Friesland is 824 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 which takes 8h 15m and costs €130 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m 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, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof 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 SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Friesland?

The best way to get from Basel to Friesland is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs €130 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 14h 36m.

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 Düsseldorf Hbf 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Friesland?

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

There are 8 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain
8h 15m
€130–441
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Drachtenbus N44
14h 36m
€78–135
Drive 797.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Leeuwardencar 797.4 km
7h 11m
€144–208
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Heerenveentrain
6h 17m
€132–349
Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
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
€113–433
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Arnhem Centraaltrain 43N
2. Take the bus from Apeldoorn, Station to Zwolle, Stationbus 201
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain
11h 51m
€159–467
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 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 Train Station to Heerenveentrain
7h 40m
€175–440
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
5. Take the train from Zwolle to Heerenveentrain
8h 50m
€173–427

Basel to Friesland by train

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8h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 823.5 km
Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Leeuwarden via Düsseldorf Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Drachten, and Drachten, Transferium Oost in around 14h 36m.

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