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 €55 - €90 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 fly which takes 4h 7m and costs €90 - €310.

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 Lammenschans via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Basel to Leiden?

The distance between Basel and Leiden is 593 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 Mannheim which takes 8h 5m and costs €100 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m 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, bus or fly from Basel to Leiden?

The best way to get from Basel to Leiden is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs €90 - €310. Alternatively, you can train via Mannheim, which costs €100 - €300 and takes 8h 5m, you could also bus via Rotterdam, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 49m.

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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Leiden is 686 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m 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?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Leiden by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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

Fly from Basel
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
4h 7m
€90–301
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to The Haguebus FlixBus N846
12h 21m
€55–89
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain
8h 5m
€101–296
Bus via Rotterdam
1. Take the bus from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 49m
€57–109
Drive 685.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Leidencar 685.8 km
7h 24m
€121–175
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
5h 26m
€147–397
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GVA - AMS
7h 24m
€171–498
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Eindhoventrain 43N
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
10h 50m
€143–333

Basel to Leiden by train

69Weekly Trains

8h 5mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 593.3 km
Duration: 4h 7m

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

KLM, Air Dolomiti, and Lufthansa fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Leiden Lammenschans via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Utrecht Centraal in around 8h 5m.

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