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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Basel is to bus via Rotterdam which costs SFr 50 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 46m.

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 Lammenschans and arriving at Basel SBB via Utrecht Centraal, Düsseldorf Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

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 Mannheim which takes 8h 16m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 390.

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 Lammenschans 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 Mannheim, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 390 and takes 8h 16m, you could also bus via Rotterdam, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 75 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 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?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Leiden to Basel 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 to Basel
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)AMS - BSL
3h 46m
CHF 73–227
Bus via Rotterdam
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - AirportBlaBlaCar Bus
11h 46m
CHF 52–74
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Leiden Lammenschans to Utrecht Centraal
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf HbfIce
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
8h 16m
CHF 92–383
Drive 687.5 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Basel687.5 km
7h 19m
CHF 112–162
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
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Basel SBB007 / ...
15h 35m
CHF 55–80

Leiden to Basel by train

101Weekly Trains

8h 16mAverage Duration

CHF 92Cheapest 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 Lammenschans to Basel SBB via Utrecht Centraal, Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 16m.

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