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 45 - SFr 85 and takes 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Basel is to fly and train which takes 5h 19m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 370.

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 13h.

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 Lammenschans and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Utrecht Centraal, Düsseldorf Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Leiden to Basel?

The distance between Leiden and Basel is 754 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 Mannheim which takes 7h 50m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m 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 Lammenschans station.

Train or bus from Leiden to Basel?

The best way to get from Leiden to Basel is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 50m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus via Rotterdam, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 110 and takes 11h 46m.

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 Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Basel is 688 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m 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?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Leiden 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 Leiden Lammenschans to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
7h 50m
CHF 73–280
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N846
13h
CHF 49–84
Bus via Rotterdam
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airportbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 46m
CHF 52–103
Drive 687.5 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Baselcar 687.5 km
7h 24m
CHF 111–161
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 19m
CHF 134–361
Train
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Eindhoventrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Basel SBBtrain 43N
12h 23m
CHF 80–313
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 9m
CHF 134–397
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
7h 57m
CHF 153–466
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam 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 36m
CHF 143–385

Leiden to Basel by train

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7h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 754.2 km
Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Lammenschans to Basel Bad Bf via Utrecht Centraal, Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport once daily. Tickets cost CHF 45–90 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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