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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Zaandam is to bus which costs €60 - €90 and takes 11h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Zaandam is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs €150 - €360.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Zaandam?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Zaandam via Frankfurt and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Basel to Zaandam?

The distance between Basel and Zaandam is 591 km. The road distance is 708.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Zaandam without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 42m and costs €100 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Basel to Zaandam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Zaandam train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Zaandam?

The best way to get from Basel to Zaandam is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs €150 - €360. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA), which costs €100 - €290 and takes 7h 42m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 11h 52m.

Where does the Basel to Zaandam train arrive?

Basel to Zaandam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Zaandam?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Zaandam is 708 km. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Basel to Zaandam.

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

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Where can I stay near Zaandam?

There are 3072+ hotels available in Zaandam.

Basel to Zaandam - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Zaandam 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 3m
€158–354
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus FlixBus N487 / ...
11h 52m
€62–87
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 Zaandamtrain
7h 42m
€104–284
Drive 708.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Zaandamcar 708.2 km
7h 26m
€124–180
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 23m
€210–398
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Utrecht Centraaltrain 43N
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Zaandamtrain Intercity / ...
10h 22m
€72–164
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Amsterdam Centraaltrain 43N
11h 47m
€161–231

Basel to Zaandam by train

65Weekly Trains

7h 42mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 590.9 km
Duration: 4h 3m

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

easyJet, KLM, and three other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Zaandam via Frankfurt and Arnhem Centraal in around 7h 42m.

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