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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 80 and takes 15h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Basel is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Basel. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Basel SBB via The Hague. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Basel. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Basel Sbb via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris l'Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

How far is it from Leiden to Basel?

The distance between Leiden and Basel is 592 km. The road distance is 687.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 56m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 380.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Leiden to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Basel bus from?

Leiden to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from The Hague station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leiden to Basel?

The best way to get from Leiden to Basel is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs SFr 180 - SFr 380 and takes 8h 56m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 80 and takes 15h 35m.

Where does the Leiden to Basel bus arrive?

Leiden to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Leiden to Basel train arrive?

Leiden to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Eindhoven station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Basel is 687 km. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Leiden to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Leiden to Basel by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, train, night train, 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 to Basel
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)AMS - BSL
3h 46m
CHF 73–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Basel SBB007 / ...
15h 35m
CHF 55–80
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nord
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhof83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
8h 56m
CHF 180–377
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to EindhovenIntercity
2. Take the night train from Eindhoven Centraal to Basel SbbNj
11h 22m
CHF 108–333
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)AMS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 20m
CHF 123–291
Train
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to EindhovenIntercity
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Basel SBB43N
11h 23m
CHF 83–343
Drive 687.5 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Basel687.5 km
7h 19m
CHF 112–162

Leiden to Basel by train and foot

79Weekly Services

8h 56mAverage Duration

CHF 180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 592.2 km
Duration: 3h 46m

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

easyJet, KLM, and Air Dolomiti fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Basel Sbb via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 8h 56m.

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