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 €60 - €100 and takes 12h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lelystad is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 31m and costs €300 - €550.

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 7h 54m.

How far is it from Basel to Lelystad?

The distance between Basel and Lelystad is 635 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 54m and costs €120 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m 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, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Lelystad by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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, taxi
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the taxi from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Lelystadtaxi
4h 31m
€308–544
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Lelystad Centrumtrain Intercity / ...
12h 22m
€62–100
Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
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
7h 54m
€129–309
Drive 721 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lelystadcar 721 km
6h 26m
€131–188
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, taxi
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 taxi from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Lelystadtaxi
5h 51m
€369–613
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
€123–157
Bus, train via Eindhoven
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Eindhoven Stationbus FlixBus N473
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Lelystad Centrumtrain Intercity direct
13h 38m
€71–189

Basel to Lelystad by train

65Weekly Trains

7h 54mAverage Duration

€129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 634.5 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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 7h 54m.

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