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

The cheapest way to get from Netherlands to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 12h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Netherlands to Basel is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Netherlands and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Netherlands to Basel. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam, Buiten Brouwersstraat and arriving at Basel SBB via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Netherlands and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 6m.

How far is it from Netherlands to Basel?

The distance between Netherlands and Basel is 581 km. The road distance is 693.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Netherlands to Basel without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 4m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 380.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Netherlands to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Netherlands to Basel bus from?

Netherlands to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Netherlands to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Netherlands to Basel?

The best way to get from Netherlands to Basel is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can train via Mannheim, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 380 and takes 7h 4m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 12h 49m.

Where does the Netherlands to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Netherlands to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Netherlands to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Netherlands to Basel is 694 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Netherlands to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1268+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Netherlands to Basel by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
3h 41m
CHF 71–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Basel SBBbus N836 / ...
12h 49m
CHF 52–78
Train via Mannheim
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 Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
7h 4m
CHF 79–376
Drive 693.9 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Baselcar 693.9 km
7h 21m
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 15m
CHF 121–316
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Breda to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 56m
CHF 110–257
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
10h 6m
CHF 55–390

Netherlands to Basel by train

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Distance: 581.3 km
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Netherlands and Basel, Switzerland?

easyJet and KLM fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel Bad Bf via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 4m.

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