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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Waterland is to bus which costs €40 - €95 and takes 12h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Waterland is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €75 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Waterland?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Waterland. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Velsen Zuid, Parkweg via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Waterland?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Waterland. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Driehuis via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim Hbf and Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Basel to Waterland?

The distance between Basel and Waterland is 597 km. The road distance is 713.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Waterland without a car is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 8h 35m and costs €110 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Basel to Waterland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Waterland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Waterland train from?

Basel to Waterland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Waterland?

The best way to get from Basel to Waterland is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €75 - €230. Alternatively, you can train via Karlsruhe, which costs €110 - €350 and takes 8h 35m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the Basel to Waterland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Waterland train arrive?

Basel to Waterland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Waterland?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Waterland is 714 km. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Basel to Waterland.

Where can I stay near Waterland?

There are 2660+ hotels available in Waterland.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Waterland 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)BSL - AMS
4h 34m
€75–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Amsterdam SloterdijkN487 / ...
12h 20m
€42–95
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof12 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Amsterdam CentraalIce
8h 35m
€113–342
Drive 713.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Waterland713.5 km
7h 25m
€127–184
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)ZRH - AMS
5h 55m
€132–303
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Arnhem CentraalIce
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
8h 36m
€110–299
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Eindhoven43N
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Amsterdam SloterdijkIntercity
13h 4m
€87–231
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport to RotterdamBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam SloterdijkSprinter / ...
13h 22m
€70–98

Basel to Waterland by bus and foot

18Weekly Services

12h 20mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 596.6 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Waterland, Nord-Holland, Netherlands?

easyJet, KLM, and four other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Waterland via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim Hbf, Amsterdam Centraal, and Driehuis in around 8h 35m.

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