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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lelystad is to bus and train which costs €70 - €120 and takes 13h 1m.

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 2m.

How far is it from Basel to Lelystad?

The distance between Basel and Lelystad is 775 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 2m and costs €100 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m 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.

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 26m to drive from Basel to Lelystad.

Where can I stay near Lelystad?

There are 289+ 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 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 Lelystad Centrumtrain
8h 2m
€106–305
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N487 / ...
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Lelystad Centrumtrain Intercity / ...
13h 1m
€72–114
Drive 721 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lelystadcar 721 km
6h 26m
€125–180
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Lelystad Centrumtrain
4h 57m
€84–269
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Utrecht Centraaltrain 43N
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Almere Centrumtrain Sprinter
11h 1m
€75–220
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Amsterdam Centraaltrain 43N
2. Take the train from Weesp to Lelystad Centrumtrain Sprinter / ...
12h 51m
€173–260
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, 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 to Lelystad Centrumtrain
6h 18m
€136–343

Basel to Lelystad by train

64Weekly Trains

8h 2mAverage Duration

€106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 774.6 km
Duration: 8h 2m

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 2m.

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