How to travel from Basel to Amsterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Amsterdam 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 54m. 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 $64.

Distance: 353 miles (569 km)

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Bus
Flight

$191

Average price

$72

Average price

Cheapest

$280

Average price

8h 45m

Average total duration

8h 15m

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30m

Additional time*

11h 51m

Average total duration

11h 21m

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30m

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4h 54m

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Fastest

1h 54m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 3.4kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

BlaBlaCar Bus

Most popular bus company

easyJet

Most popular airline

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from Basel to Amsterdam

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

BlaBlaCar Bus4739
01:05AM10h55
Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
12:00PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$561One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:50PM11h30
Basel, Bahnhof
10:20AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$551One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KLM CityhopperKL1944
11:15AM1h30
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
12:45PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$7541One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SNCF9218+Eurostar9463
12:34PM6h59
Basel Markthalle
07:33PMSchiphol Airport
$2491One-way
1 transfer
SNCF9218+Eurostar9363
12:34PM6h59
Basel Markthalle
07:33PMSchiphol Airport
$2491One-way
1 transfer
SNCF9218+Eurostar9363
12:34PM7h16
Basel Markthalle
07:50PMAmsterdam Centraal
$2491One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
12:25AM11h20
Basel, Bahnhof
11:45AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$561One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:50PM12h45
Basel, Bahnhof
11:35AMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
$761One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:40PM13h50
Basel, Bahnhof
07:30AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$701One-way
1 transfer
easyJetU21221
07:35PM1h35
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
09:10PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$861One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA755 · BA440
11:00AM5h15
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
04:15PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$1961One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA755 · BA442
11:00AM6h30
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
05:30PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$1961One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Basel to Amsterdam

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Basel to Amsterdam, 72,17% 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 Basel to Amsterdam 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.

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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam 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 Basel to Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Basel and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $39 (€32).

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

A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Amsterdam costing on average $63 (€52).

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Amsterdam costing on average $64 (€52).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 39m.

Bus takes on average 10h 55m.

The distance from Basel to Amsterdam is approximately 353 miles (569 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Amsterdam 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 Basel to Amsterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Amsterdam by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, Lufthansa to go to Amsterdam by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
  • 3 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper.
Omio customers who travel from Basel to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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