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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lelystad is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 13h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lelystad is to fly and train which takes 4h 57m and costs €80 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Lelystad?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lelystad. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Lelystad Centrum via Frankfurt, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Basel to Lelystad?

The distance between Basel and Lelystad is 774 km. The road distance is 721 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Lelystad without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 3m and costs €100 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Basel to Lelystad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lelystad train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Lelystad?

The best way to get from Basel to Lelystad is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 3m and costs €100 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 13h 50m.

Where does the Basel to Lelystad train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Lelystad?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lelystad is 721 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Basel to Lelystad.

Where can I stay near Lelystad?

There are 256+ hotels available in Lelystad.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Lelystad 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 Frankfurt43 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Arnhem Centraal78 / ...
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Lelystad Centrum
8h 3m
€105–314
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport to Rotterdam
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Duivendrecht
3. Take the train from Duivendrecht to Lelystad Centrum
13h 2m
€69–130
Drive 721 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lelystad721 km
6h 24m
€127–184
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Lelystad Centrum
4h 57m
€84–269
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Utrecht Centraal43N
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Almere CentrumSprinter / ...
11h 1m
€168–242
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Amsterdam SloterdijkN836 / ...
2. Take the bus from Muiden, P+R terrein to Almere Buiten, Station Buiten330 / ...
13h 50m
€70–101
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)ZRH - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Lelystad Centrum
6h 18m
€135–335

Basel to Lelystad by train

75Weekly Trains

8h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 774.5 km
Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Lelystad Centrum via Frankfurt, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Lelystad Centrum via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, Amsterdam, Station Zuid, Muiden, P+R terrein, Almere Buiten, Station Buiten, and Almere Buiten in around 13h 50m.

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