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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Leiden is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 12h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Leiden is to drive which takes 7h 22m and costs €120 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Basel to Leiden?

The distance between Basel and Leiden is 779 km. The road distance is 685.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Leiden without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 50m and costs €120 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Basel to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Leiden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Leiden train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Leiden?

The best way to get from Basel to Leiden is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 50m and costs €120 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Rotterdam, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 11h 48m.

Where does the Basel to Leiden bus arrive?

Basel to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at The Hague station.

Where does the Basel to Leiden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Leiden is 686 km. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Basel to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1717+ hotels available in Leiden.

Basel to Leiden - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Leiden 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 Flughafen Fernb to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
7h 50m
€128–313
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to The Haguebus FlixBus N846
12h 21m
€45–80
Bus via Rotterdam
1. Take the bus from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 48m
€56–89
Drive 685.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Leidencar 685.8 km
7h 22m
€121–174
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Den haagbus
6h 6m
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Eindhoventrain 43N
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
10h 52m
€124–274
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 37m
€150–373
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
7h 26m
€144–334
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 Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain
8h 43m
€142–402

Basel to Leiden by train

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7h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 778.6 km
Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Leiden Centraal via Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb and Arnhem Centraal in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport to Rotterdam 4 times a week. Tickets cost €45–65 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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