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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Leiden to Basel

Composite routes from Leiden to Basel

Cheapest
6 h 33 min
Car
751 km.
from $41
Fastest
1 h 25 min
Plane
Other
8 h 35 min
555 km.
from $202.37
5 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
555 km.
from $219.18

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from The Hague to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
13h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$76.45–$108.30

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Rotterdam to Basel
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.79–$82.82

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.67–$955.61
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.64–$828.20

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.14–$254.83

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.90–$535.14
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.12–$611.59

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.90–$573.37

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Leiden Centraal to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.11–$48.42
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$40.77–$101.93
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Basel
Ave. Duration:
9h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$89.19–$216.60

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$70.08–$82.82
Train from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$63.71–$76.45

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$40.77–$76.45

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Leiden to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Basel is to bus via Rotterdam which costs $54.35 - $97.83 and takes 11h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leiden to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Basel is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $50 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Basel. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via The Hague. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Basel. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Arnhem Centraal and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Leiden to Basel?

The distance between Leiden and Basel is 592 km. The road distance is 752.2 km.

How do I travel from Leiden to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Leiden to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs $103.26 - $195.65 .

How long does it take to get from Leiden to Basel?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Leiden to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Basel bus from?

Leiden to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from The Hague station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Basel train from?

Leiden to Basel train services, operated by NS, depart from Leiden Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Leiden to Basel?

The best way to get from Leiden to Basel is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $50 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $103.26 - $195.65 and takes 8h 35m, you could also bus via Rotterdam, which costs $54.35 - $97.83 and takes 11h 47m.

Where does the Leiden to Basel bus arrive?

Leiden to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where does the Leiden to Basel train arrive?

Leiden to Basel train services, operated by NS, arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Basel is 752 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Leiden to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Leiden to Basel?

Book your Leiden to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 980+ hotels available in Basel. Prices start at $57.75 per night.
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