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

The cheapest way to get from Schiphol to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 110 and takes 13h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schiphol to Basel is to fly and train which takes 5h 47m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 370.

Is there a direct bus between Schiphol and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Schiphol to Basel. However, there are services departing from Schiphol, Zuideinde and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Schiphol Noord, Knooppunt Schiphol Noord, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.

How far is it from Schiphol to Basel?

The distance between Schiphol and Basel is 723 km. The road distance is 695.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Schiphol to Basel without a car is to train which takes 10h 57m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Schiphol to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schiphol to Basel bus from?

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

Train or bus from Schiphol to Basel?

The best way to get from Schiphol to Basel is to train which takes 10h 57m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 110 and takes 13h 7m.

Where does the Schiphol to Basel bus arrive?

Schiphol to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.

Can I drive from Schiphol to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Schiphol to Basel is 696 km. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Schiphol to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1259+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Schiphol to Basel by plane, train, 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.

Fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
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 47m
CHF 136–362
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N831
13h 7m
CHF 55–109
Train
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
10h 57m
CHF 81–225
Night train
1. Take the night train from Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
11h 55m
CHF 77–180
Fly 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 37m
CHF 136–398
Fly 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
8h 25m
CHF 155–467
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane AMS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain
7h 16m
CHF 146–406
Drive 695.8 km
1. Drive from Schiphol to Baselcar 695.8 km
7h 17m
CHF 112–161

Schiphol to Basel by bus and train

13Weekly Services

10h 57mAverage Duration

CHF 81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 723.1 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Schiphol, Zuideinde to Basel SBB via Schiphol, Airport, Schiphol Airport Train Station, and Utrecht Centraal in around 10h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Basel Euroairport FR twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 45–80 and the journey takes 10h 40m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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