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 - €140 and takes 13h 39m.

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 55m and costs €120 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Lelystad?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Lelystad station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at [Lelystad Centrum] Middenweg t.h.v. busstation via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, Amsterdam, Station Zuid, Muiden, P+R terrein and [Almere Buiten] Achterzijde station, ov-halte Poolcirkelstraat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.

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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

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 7h 57m and costs €100 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Basel to Lelystad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lelystad bus from?

Basel to Lelystad bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

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 7h 57m and costs €100 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 14h 18m.

Where does the Basel to Lelystad bus arrive?

Basel to Lelystad bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Basel to Lelystad train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lelystad?

There are 331+ 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 (Trenitalia), bus, train, 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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
5. Take the train from Zwolle to Lelystad Centrumtrain
7h 57m
€102–442
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Eindhoven Stationbus FlixBus N473
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Lelystad Centrumtrain Intercity direct
13h 39m
€72–134
Drive 721 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lelystadcar 721 km
6h 26m
€131–189
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Lelystad Centrumtrain
4h 55m
€120–310
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Utrecht Centraaltrain 43N
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Almere Centrumtrain Sprinter
10h 43m
€160–243
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 18m
€73–125
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 Train Station to Lelystad Centrumtrain
6h 19m
€163–411

Basel to Lelystad by train

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7h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 774.7 km
Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Lelystad Centrum via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk 3 times a day. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 10h 55m.

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