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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Basel Bad Station | Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk | Cheapest | |||||
 | Basel SBB | 43C Stationsplein | Fastest | |||||
| Basel SBB | 43C Stationsplein | No tags | |||||
| Basel SBB | 43C Stationsplein | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Basel to Amsterdam
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 R 1 372, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Basel and Amsterdam?
Basel
- ABasel SBB railway station, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
- BMeret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
- C
Basel
Türkheimerstrasse 47, 4055 Iselin, , Switzerland - D
Media Markt Basel
Güterstrasse 119, 4053 Gundeldingen, Basel - E
Basel St. Johann
Basel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
Amsterdam
- BJulianaplein 1A, 1097 Oost / Watergraafsmeer, Netherlands
- CStationsplein 3, 1115 BZ Duivendrecht, Netherlands
- D
Sloterdijk
Radarweg 1043, 1043 Amsterdam, Netherlands - EHoogoorddreef 54, 1101 BE Amsterdam-Zuidoost, Netherlands
- F
Centraal
Prins Hendrikkade 4, 1012 TM Amsterdam, Netherlands
Train Companies
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 differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Basel to Amsterdam?
The cheapest train tickets from Basel to Amsterdam start from R 1 136. The average price for this train route is around R 2 778. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
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 571 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 22m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Basel to Amsterdam route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 5 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixBus, TGV Lyria, SNCF - TER.
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.
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.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Basel to Amsterdam?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator TGV Lyria has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers 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.
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.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Basel to Amsterdam was searched and found on 26 Dec 2025 with a price of R 3 501To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Basel to Amsterdam as early as possible.
