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 48m.

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 40m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220.

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 48m.

Is there a direct train between Netherlands and Basel?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Basel Sbb. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 5m.

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 9m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 370.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m 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 40m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can train via Mannheim, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 370 and takes 7h 9m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 12h 48m.

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 Mannheim Hbf station.

Can I drive from Netherlands to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Netherlands to Basel is 694 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m 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 1260+ hotels available in Basel.

Netherlands to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Netherlands to Basel by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)AMS - BSL
3h 40m
CHF 71–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Basel SBBN836 / ...
12h 48m
CHF 52–78
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Mannheim HbfIce
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
7h 9m
CHF 99–370
Night train
1. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SbbNj
10h 5m
CHF 100–360
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 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 14m
CHF 121–286
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Breda to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 57m
CHF 107–273
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SBB43N
9h 48m
CHF 55–220
Drive 693.9 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Basel693.9 km
7h 18m
CHF 113–163

Netherlands to Basel by train

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Distance: 581.2 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between 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 Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SBB via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 9m.

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