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 50m.

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 24m and costs €75 - €250.

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 SBB and arriving at Zaandam via Mannheim Hbf and Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Basel to Zaandam?

The distance between Basel and Zaandam is 584 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 Mannheim which takes 7h 55m and costs €100 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m 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 SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Zaandam?

The best way to get from Basel to Zaandam is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs €75 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Mannheim, which costs €100 - €370 and takes 7h 55m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Basel to Zaandam train arrive?

Basel to Zaandam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Utrecht Centraal 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 3043+ 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 (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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 24m
€78–244
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N487 / ...
11h 50m
€62–87
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
7h 55m
€105–370
Drive 708.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Zaandamcar 708.2 km
7h 26m
€123–177
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 45m
€130–318
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Utrecht Centraaltrain 43N
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Zaandamtrain Intercity / ...
10h 22m
€72–207
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Amsterdam Centraaltrain 43N
11h 47m
€164–238

Basel to Zaandam by train

10Weekly Trains

7h 55mAverage Duration

€105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 584.1 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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

easyJet, KLM, and four other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Zaandam via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim Hbf, and Amsterdam Centraal in around 7h 55m.

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