Train from Basel to Amsterdam: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Basel to Amsterdam on 27 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Basel Bad Station
    Schiphol (AMS) AirportCheapest
    ÖBB
      Basel SBB
      43C StationspleinFastest
      ÖBB
        Basel SBB
        43C StationspleinNo tags

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        Compare 3 ways to travel from Basel to Amsterdam

        We recommend carpooling

        Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Amsterdam. The journey takes about 7 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

        1carpool per day
        7h 30mAverage duration
        352 milesDistance
        24kgCO₂ emissions
        Average price£29 - £153Average duration11h 55m
        14kg CO₂e
        Average price£51 - £357Average duration7h 23m
        14kg CO₂e
        Carpool
        Average price£62 - £62Average duration7h 30m
        24kg CO₂e

        Frequently asked questions about travelling from Basel to Amsterdam by train

        Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

        1. How much does a train ticket cost from Basel to Amsterdam?

          The cheapest train tickets from Basel to Amsterdam start from £51. The average price for this train route is around £124. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

        2. How long is the train journey from Basel to Amsterdam?

          The average train journey time from Basel to Amsterdam is 7h 23m, covering a distance of 354 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 22m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.

        3. Which train operators serve the Basel to Amsterdam route?

          Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixBus, TGV Lyria, SNCF - TER.

        4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Basel to Amsterdam?

          The earliest train from Basel to Amsterdam departs at 06:06. And the latest train departs at 23:13.

        5. Which is the best train operator from Basel to Amsterdam?

          According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is TGV Lyria, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews.

        6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Basel to Amsterdam?

          According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator TGV Lyria has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

        7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Basel to Amsterdam?

          According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is TGV Lyria, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

        8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Basel to Amsterdam?

          According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is TGV Lyria, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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