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Kunstmuseum Basel
Switzerland’s oldest public art museum, renowned for Old Masters and major modern collections. A top cultural stop in Basel.
Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$294
Fastest journey
6 h 43 m
Average duration
6 h 58 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
569 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Basel will cost around $294 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
Of the 35 trains that leave Amsterdam for Basel on Tue, Jun 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct trains cover the 569 km distance in an average of 6 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 43 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest trains will take 7 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC 60403
IC 3181 · IC 2981 · 32589 · Bus RE18
IC 2981 · 32589 · Bus RE18 · S19
IC 3079+
20043+
ICE 101
IC 3091 · ICE 103+
20009
ICE 121 · ICE 915 · ICE 71
ICE 225 · ECE 5
ICE 123 · ICE 919 · ICE 73
ICE 121 · ICE 279
ICE 123 · ICE 373Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $148.
Distance: 353 miles (569 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$247 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $313 Average price |
9h 44m Average total duration 9h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 55m Average total duration 11h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Basel:
A bus is $166 (€135) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Basel costing on average $247 (€201).
A bus is $232 (€188) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Basel costing on average $313 (€254).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 14m.
Bus takes on average 11h 25m.
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Basel trains for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 225 · ECE 5 | On time 8:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 6h50 | 3:21 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
IC 3529 · 20077 · ICE 107 | On time 8:56 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 7h52 | 4:48 PM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 123 · ICE 373 | On time 10:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 7h17 | 5:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 123 · ICE 919 · ICE 73 | On time 10:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 6h50 | 5:21 PM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 125 · ICE 1011 · ICE 7 | On time 12:38 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 6h43 | 7:21 PM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 125 · ICE 375 | On time 12:38 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 7h10 | 7:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
IC 60403 | On time 9:01 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 9h20 | 6:21 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3079 · 26844 · ICE 827 · ICE 273 | 9:24 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 11h17 | 8:41 AM Basel SBB | 4 transfers | |
IC 3079 · ICE 101+ 20043 | 9:24 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 13h24 | 10:48 AM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
IC 3579 · IC 3079 · 26844 · ICE 827 | 9:26 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 11h15 | 8:41 AM Basel SBB | 5 transfers | |
IC 2981 · 32589 · Bus RE18 · S19 | On time 9:39 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 12h09 | 9:48 AM Basel SBB | 5 transfers | |
IC 3181 · IC 2981 · 32589 · Bus RE18 | On time 9:41 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 12h07 | 9:48 AM Basel SBB | 6 transfers | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
IC 3091+ 20009+ ICE 103 | On time 12:23 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 12h25 | 12:48 PM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Amsterdam to Basel run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $81 (€66) but you can travel from only $39 (€31) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 353 miles (569 km) distance in 6h 43m.
Distance 353 miles (569 km) |
Average train duration 9h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $81 (€66) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 43m |
First train 12:23 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 77 days |
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