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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Leiden is to bus via Rotterdam which costs €55 - €90 and takes 11h 48m.

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 4m and costs €75 - €240.

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 14h 55m.

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 Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from Basel to Leiden?

The distance between Basel and Leiden is 592 km. The road distance is 685.7 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 7h 47m and costs €100 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m 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 4m and costs €75 - €240. Alternatively, you can train via Mannheim, which costs €100 - €370 and takes 7h 47m, you could also 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 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 19m 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 1628+ hotels available in Leiden.

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

There are 7 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)BSL - AMS
4h 4m
€79–239
Bus via Rotterdam
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport to RotterdamBlaBlaCar Bus
11h 48m
€56–89
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Utrecht CentraalIce
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschans
7h 47m
€104–368
Drive 685.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Leiden685.7 km
7h 19m
€121–174
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)ZRH - AMS
5h 24m
€130–315
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Eindhoven43N
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Leiden CentraalIntercity
11h 7m
€84–216
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to The Hague007 / ...
14h 55m
€60–85

Basel to Leiden by train

10Weekly Trains

7h 47mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 592.4 km
Duration: 4h 4m

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

easyJet, KLM, and four other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Leiden Lammenschans via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim Hbf, and Utrecht Centraal in around 7h 47m.

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