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 €75 - €140 and takes 13h 21m.

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 32m and costs €110 - €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 Almere Buiten, Station Buiten via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, Amsterdam, Station Zuid WTC-zijde and Muiden, P+R terrein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.

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, Düsseldorf Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Basel to Lelystad?

The distance between Basel and Lelystad is 629 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 Mannheim which takes 7h 36m and costs €100 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m 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 Mannheim which takes 7h 36m and costs €100 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 13h 21m.

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

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Fly from Basel, train
best
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 32m
€110–310
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 21m
€77–134
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
5. Take the train from Zwolle to Lelystad Centrumtrain
7h 36m
€101–502
Drive 721 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lelystadcar 721 km
6h 26m
€129–186
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
5h 56m
€161–396
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Eindhoventrain 43N
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Almere Centrumtrain
11h 22m
€154–241
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Utrecht Centraaltrain 43N
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Almere Centrumtrain Sprinter
12h 6m
€146–579

Basel to Lelystad by train

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Distance: 628.9 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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, Düsseldorf Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk twice daily. Tickets cost €60–120 and the journey takes 10h 55m.

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