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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 €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 58m. 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 €20, and a flight costs an average of €88.
Distance: 353 miles (569 km)
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€169 Average price | €55 Average price Cheapest | €288 Average price |
8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 51m Average total duration 11h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m 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 Basel to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
There are 3 travel options from Basel to Amsterdam: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Amsterdam is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $33 (€30) compared to other travel options to Amsterdam:
Taking a bus costs $16 (€14) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $49 (€44).
A bus is $11 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Amsterdam costing on average $44 (€40).
The fastest way from Basel to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 30 min.
There are alternative travel options to Amsterdam that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 11 h 25 min of travel time.
Getting to Amsterdam by train takes 7 h 16 min on average.
The distance from Basel to Amsterdam is approximately 352 miles (568 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Amsterdam is:
- 9 buses a day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Amsterdam 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 when traveling from Basel to Amsterdam:
- Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Basel to Amsterdam depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Most travelers board their plane from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Most travelers take a train from Basel SBB to Amsterdam Centraal.
The following travel companies offer services from Basel to Amsterdam:
- BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus can take you to Amsterdam by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus from Basel to Amsterdam for $33 (€30).
- Travel with easyJet or KLM Cityhopper to go to Amsterdam by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find easyJet Basel to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for $49 (€44).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB Nightjet to go to Amsterdam by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Basel to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for $44 (€40).
Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus with 3 direct buses per day.
- Direct flights with easyJet or KLM Cityhopper with 2 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Amsterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Basel and Amsterdam.
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