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

The cheapest way to get from Lelystad to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 100 and takes 14h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lelystad to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 13m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct train between Lelystad and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Lelystad to Basel. However, there are services departing from Lelystad Centrum and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

How far is it from Lelystad to Basel?

The distance between Lelystad and Basel is 628 km. The road distance is 720.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lelystad to Basel without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 1m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Lelystad to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lelystad to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Lelystad to Basel?

The best way to get from Lelystad to Basel is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 1m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 100 and takes 14h 42m.

Where does the Lelystad to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lelystad to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Lelystad to Basel is 720 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Lelystad to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1266+ hotels available in Basel.

Lelystad to Basel - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 7 ways to get from Lelystad to Basel by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
4h 13m
CHF 78–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Basel SBBbus N836 / ...
14h 42m
CHF 62–96
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Frankfurttrain 78
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
9h 1m
CHF 95–246
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Almere Muziekwijk to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter
2. Take the night train from Utrecht Centraal to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
11h 13m
CHF 108–384
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 47m
CHF 128–338
Train
1. Take the train from Almere Centrum to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
11h 57m
CHF 71–404
Drive 720.3 km
1. Drive from Lelystad to Baselcar 720.3 km
6h 24m
CHF 119–172

Lelystad to Basel by train

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Distance: 628 km
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from Lelystad Centrum to Basel Bad Bf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Frankfurt in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Basel SBB twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 50–75 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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