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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Basel
Omio 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 €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 49m. 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 €22, and a flight costs an average of €96.
Distance: 353 miles (569 km)
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€161 Average price | €58 Average price Cheapest | €255 Average price |
9h 49m Average total duration 9h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 50m Average total duration 11h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Basel
Travel to Basel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Basel.
There are 3 travel options from Amsterdam to Basel: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Basel from Amsterdam is by taking a bus, which costs on average $33 (€30).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Amsterdam to Basel:
A bus is $82 (€74) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $115 (€104) from Amsterdam to Basel.
Taking a bus costs $17 (€15) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $50 (€45).
The quickest way to travel between Amsterdam and Basel is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Basel by bus takes 11 h on average.
Getting to Basel by train takes 6 h 25 min on average.
The distance is approximately 352 miles (568 km) from Amsterdam to Basel.
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Basel is:
- 4 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Basel as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Basel:
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
- Flights from Amsterdam to Basel most often leave from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Basel SBB.
The following travel companies offer services from Amsterdam to Basel:
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus to go to Basel by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find BlaBlaCar Bus Amsterdam to Basel tickets on Omio for $33 (€30).
- EasyJet, KLM Cityhopper, KLM or Air France can take you to Basel by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for easyJet from Amsterdam to Basel for $115 (€104).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet or NS Domestic for trains to Basel. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Amsterdam to Basel tickets on Omio for $50 (€45).
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Basel with the following travel companies:
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 1 direct train per day with ÖBB Nightjet.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Basel as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Basel from Amsterdam.
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