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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 $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)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$248 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $314 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 $167 (€135) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Basel costing on average $248 (€201).
A bus is $233 (€188) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Basel costing on average $314 (€254).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 14m.
Bus takes on average 11h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Basel
How to get from Amsterdam to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Basel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 3181 · IC 2781 · 32589 · 189819:41 PM12h07Amsterdam Zuid9:48 AMBasel SBB$671One-way9 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 3181 · IC 2781 · 32589 · 189819:41 PM12h07Amsterdam Zuid9:48 AMBasel SBB$671One-way9 transfers
Fastest
KL19498:40 PM1h10Amsterdam Airport Schiphol9:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$6091One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 3079 · 26844 · ICE 827 · ICE 2739:24 PM11h54Amsterdam Centraal9:18 AMBasel SBB$731One-way4 transfers
- IC 3181 · IC 2781 · 32589 · 189819:41 PM13h07Amsterdam Zuid10:48 AMBasel SBB$731One-way5 transfers
- IC 2781 · 32589 · 18981 · 264019:39 PM13h09Amsterdam Centraal10:48 AMBasel SBB$731One-way4 transfers
- 47405:00 PM11h10Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)4:10 AMBasel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)$861One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:30 PM11h30Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)2:00 AMBasel, Bahnhof$991One-way0 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 AM16h25Schiphol, Airport Terminal 112:45 AMBasel, Bahnhof$1121One-way1 transfer
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AF11928:20 PM13h35Amsterdam Airport Schiphol9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2841One-way1 transfer
AF8345+AF11927:35 PM14h20Amsterdam Airport Schiphol9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2841One-way1 transfer- AF1441+AF13928:20 PM17h25Amsterdam Airport Schiphol1:45 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2851One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Basel:
A bus is $167 (€135) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Basel costing on average $248 (€201).
A bus is $233 (€188) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Basel costing on average $314 (€254).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 14m.
Bus takes on average 11h 25m.
- Around 35 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Basel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, Air France to go to Basel by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Basel by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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