How to travel from Amsterdam to Basel

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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 $149.

Distance: 353 miles (569 km)

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Flight

$250

Average price

$82

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Cheapest

$316

Average price

9h 44m

Average total duration

9h 14m

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30m

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11h 55m

Average total duration

11h 25m

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30m

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4h 35m

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1h 35m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 3.4kg

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Intercity

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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easyJet

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Basel is a bus with an average price of $82.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Basel:

A bus is $168 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Basel costing on average $250.

A bus is $234 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Basel costing on average $316.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 14m.

Bus takes on average 11h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Amsterdam and Basel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Amsterdam to BaselĀ among Omio's users.

Travel options
from Amsterdam to Basel

How to get from Amsterdam to Basel by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51094 Ā· 7991
    6:30 PM13h00
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    7:30 AMBasel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
    $691One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51094 Ā· 7991
    6:30 PM13h00
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    7:30 AMBasel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
    $691One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • KLMKL1947
    4:40 PM1h15
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    5:55 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $4521One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 225 Ā· ICE 371
    8:00 AM7h48
    Amsterdam Centraal
    3:48 PMBasel SBB
    $1991One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 121 Ā· ICE 105
    6:37 AM8h11
    Amsterdam Centraal
    2:48 PMBasel SBB
    $1991One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9416+SNCF | TGV Lyria9215
    7:10 AM10h11
    Amsterdam Centraal
    5:21 PMBasel SBB
    $2571One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus4740
    5:00 PM11h10
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    4:10 AMBasel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
    $731One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus4744
    8:10 PM11h25
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    7:35 AMBasel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
    $931One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:30 PM11h30
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    2:00 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $931One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1741 Ā· AF1192
    2:40 PM19h15
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $3181One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1741 Ā· AF1392
    2:40 PM22h50
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    1:30 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $3181One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1141 Ā· AF1192
    6:40 PM15h15
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $3811One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Amsterdam to Basel

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Amsterdam to Basel, 64,95% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Amsterdam to Basel and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from Amsterdam to Basel. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Basel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Basel is a bus with an average price of $82.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Basel:

A bus is $168 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Basel costing on average $250.

A bus is $234 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Basel costing on average $316.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 14m.

Bus takes on average 11h 25m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Basel is approximately 353 miles (569 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Basel is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Basel:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Basel with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Zurich, Strasbourg, Colmar, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Basel to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Basel, you can visit the Tinguely Museum to see kinetic sculptures by Jean Tinguely, enjoy a scenic Rhine River Cruise, and explore the charming Old Town with its medieval buildings and vibrant markets. Art enthusiasts can visit the Fondation Beyeler for modern and tribal art or attend Art Basel for contemporary artworks. Notable sights include the Gothic Basel Minster, the Kunstmuseum Basel, the playful Tinguely Fountain, Basel Zoo, and the historically significant Rathaus Basel with its red sandstone facade.
Two to three days are sufficient to explore Basel's key attractions, including its museums, old town, and the Rhine River.
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