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

The cheapest way to get from Haarlem to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 100 and takes 12h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Haarlem to Basel is to fly and train which takes 5h 26m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 330.

Is there a direct train between Haarlem and Basel?

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

How far is it from Haarlem to Basel?

The distance between Haarlem and Basel is 769 km. The road distance is 707.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Haarlem to Basel without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 35m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Haarlem to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Haarlem to Basel train from?

Haarlem to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Haarlem to Basel?

The best way to get from Haarlem to Basel is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 35m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 100 and takes 12h 11m.

Where does the Haarlem to Basel train arrive?

Haarlem to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Duesseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Haarlem to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Haarlem to Basel is 707 km. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Haarlem to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Haarlem to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Haarlem to Basel by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
8h 35m
CHF 76–284
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N831
12h 11m
CHF 49–97
Drive 707.4 km
1. Drive from Haarlem to Baselcar 707.4 km
7h 25m
CHF 115–166
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 26m
CHF 128–325
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
11h 21m
CHF 82–194
Train #2
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SBBtrain 43N
12h 21m
CHF 142–224
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane AMS - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain
7h 16m
CHF 134–378
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
8h
CHF 141–421
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 45m
CHF 124–369

Haarlem to Basel by train

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8h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 769.4 km
Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a train from Haarlem to Basel SBB via Amsterdam Centraal, Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Basel Euroairport FR twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 45–85 and the journey takes 10h 40m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a week.

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