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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Schiphol is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Schiphol is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs €85 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Schiphol?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Schiphol. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Schiphol, Zuideinde via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk and Schiphol, Knooppunt Noord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.

How far is it from Basel to Schiphol?

The distance between Basel and Schiphol is 584 km. The road distance is 694.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Schiphol without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 48m and costs €100 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Basel to Schiphol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Schiphol bus from?

Basel to Schiphol bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Schiphol?

The best way to get from Basel to Schiphol is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs €85 - €300. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA), which costs €100 - €320 and takes 7h 48m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h 28m.

Where does the Basel to Schiphol bus arrive?

Basel to Schiphol bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Can I drive from Basel to Schiphol?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Schiphol is 695 km. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Basel to Schiphol.

Where can I stay near Schiphol?

There are 2802+ hotels available in Schiphol.

Basel to Schiphol - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Schiphol by plane, 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
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
4h 17m
€87–292
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus FlixBus N487 / ...
12h 28m
€58–97
Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
7h 48m
€108–320
Drive 694.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Schipholcar 694.8 km
7h 16m
€122–176
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
5h 36m
€149–388
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GVA - AMS
7h 34m
€168–499
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Utrecht Centraaltrain 43N
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain Intercity / ...
10h 31m
€149–347
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Amsterdam Centraaltrain 43N
12h 7m
€161–236

Basel to Schiphol by train and bus

65Weekly Services

7h 48mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 584.4 km
Duration: 4h 17m

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

KLM, Air Dolomiti, and Lufthansa fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Schiphol, Southern Crossstraat via Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb, Arnhem Centraal, Schiphol Airport Train Station, and Schiphol, Airport in around 7h 48m.

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