How to Travel from

Basel to Leiden

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Switzerland Netherlands Basel Leiden

How to Get from Basel to Leiden

Plane

1 h 25 min

Select a Ticket

Car

6 h 36 min

from $41

Rideshare

6 h 36 min

from $9.79

Cheapest

By car (751 km)

6 h 36 min

751 km.

from $41

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

6 h 36 min

751 km.

from $9.80

Train via Mannheim

8 h 4 min

556 km.

from $170.83

Train, Plane

5 h 30 min

555 km.

from $233.80

Train

11 h 12 min

556 km.

from $211.43

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Amsterdam

Ave. Duration:

11h 35m

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$76.34–$108.14

Airlines

KLM

Website:

klm.com

Plane from Basel to Amsterdam

Ave. Duration:

1h 33m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$120.86–$954.19

Plane from Zurich Airport to Amsterdam

Ave. Duration:

1h 43m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$178.12–$826.97

Air France

Website:

airfrance.com

Plane from Basel to Amsterdam

Ave. Duration:

1h 33m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$120.86–$954.19

easyJet

Website:

easyjet.com/

Plane from Basel to Amsterdam

Ave. Duration:

1h 32m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$50.89–$267.17

Lufthansa

Website:

lufthansa.com/

Plane from Basel to Amsterdam

Ave. Duration:

3h 30m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$152.67–$534.35

Plane from Zurich Airport to Amsterdam

Ave. Duration:

3h 40m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$203.56–$610.68

Swiss

Website:

swiss.com/

Plane from Zurich Airport to Amsterdam

Ave. Duration:

1h 41m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$165.39–$572.52

Train operators

NS

Phone:

+31 30 751 5155

Website:

ns.nl/

Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Arnhem

Ave. Duration:

3h 6m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$49.62–$120.86

Train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden

Ave. Duration:

1h 31m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$20.36–$49.62

Train from Eindhoven Centraal to Leiden

Ave. Duration:

1h 45m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$22.90–$55.98

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:

+49 30 311-682904

Website:

bahn.de/

Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim,

Ave. Duration:

2h 11m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$59.80–$67.43

Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Arnhem

Ave. Duration:

3h 6m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$82.70–$95.42

Train from Basel SBB to Eindhoven

Ave. Duration:

8h 47m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$120.86–$139.95

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:

+41 848 44 66 88

Website:

sbb.ch/en

Train from Basel SBB to Zürich

Ave. Duration:

1h 12m

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$41.98–$76.34

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:

+39 06 68475475

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

trenitalia.com/

Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim,

Ave. Duration:

2h 20m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$69.97–$139.95

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:

konzern.oebb.at/

Train from Basel SBB to Eindhoven

Ave. Duration:

9h 5m

Frequency:

Twice daily

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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Leiden is to bus which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 12h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Leiden is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $52.17 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Leiden, Groenoord via Schiphol, Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Basel to Leiden?

The distance between Basel and Leiden is 592 km. The road distance is 753.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Leiden without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 4m and costs $108.70 - $260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Basel to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Leiden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Leiden train from?

Basel to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Leiden?

The best way to get from Basel to Leiden is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $52.17 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can train via Mannheim, which costs $108.70 - $260.87 and takes 8h 4m, you could also bus, which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 12h 41m.

Where does the Basel to Leiden bus arrive?

Basel to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.

Where does the Basel to Leiden train arrive?

Basel to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Leiden is 754 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Basel to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Leiden. Prices start at $70.37 per night.

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Keukenhof

Keukenhof (Dutch pronunciation: ; lit. 'Kitchen garden'), also known as the Garden of Europe, is one of the world's largest flower gardens, situated in the municipality of Lisse, in the Netherlands. According to the official website, Keukenhof Park covers an area of 32 hectares (79 acres) and approximately 7 million flower bulbs are planted in the gardens annually. While it is widely known for its tulips, Keukenhof also features numerous other flowers, including hyacinths, daffodils, lilies, roses, carnations and irises.

Rijksmuseum van Oudheden

The Rijksmuseum van Oudheden (English: National Museum of Antiquities) is the national archaeological museum of the Netherlands, located in Leiden. It grew out of the collection of Leiden University and still closely co-operates with its Faculty of Archaeology. The museum calls itself "the national centre for archaeology" and focuses on ancient Egypt, the ancient Near East, the classical world of Greece, Etruria and Rome and the early (prehistoric, Roman and Medieval) Netherlands.

Hortus Botanicus Leiden

The Hortus botanicus of Leiden is the oldest botanical garden of the Netherlands, and one of the oldest in the world. It is located in the southwestern part of the historical centre of the city, between the Academy building and the old Leiden Observatory building.

Leiden

Leiden is a city and municipality in the province of South Holland, Netherlands. The municipality of Leiden has a population of 127,046 (31 January 2023), but the city forms one densely connected agglomeration with its suburbs Oegstgeest, Leiderdorp, Voorschoten and Zoeterwoude with 215,602 inhabitants. The Netherlands Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) further includes Katwijk in the agglomeration which makes the total population of the Leiden urban agglomeration 282,207 and in the larger Leiden urban area also Teylingen, Noordwijk, and Noordwijkerhout are included with in total 365,913 inhabitants. Leiden is located on the Oude Rijn, at a distance of some from The Hague to its south and some from Amsterdam to its north. The recreational area of the Kaag Lakes (Kagerplassen) lies just to the northeast of Leiden.

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Six ways to Travel from Basel to Leiden

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Airlines

KLM

Air France

easyJet

Lufthansa

Swiss

Train operators

NS

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Trenitalia EuroCity

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Leiden?

Is there a direct train between Basel and Leiden?

How far is it from Basel to Leiden?

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

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Leiden bus from?

Where do I catch the Basel to Leiden train from?

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Leiden?

Where does the Basel to Leiden bus arrive?

Where does the Basel to Leiden train arrive?

Can I drive from Basel to Leiden?

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

Where can I stay near Leiden?