How to get from Amsterdam to Basel
- 568 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 10h 35m
- 15 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
6h 44m
1 transfer
Flight + Bus
€360
Cheapest
10h 40m
direct
Bus
€42
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Basel. The most useful door-to-door route takes 10h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 568 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
568 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €122Checked Oct 2 | 10h 35mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €32Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 10h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€122Checked Oct 210h 35m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€32Omio catalogue, Oct 310h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Amsterdam to Basel: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Amsterdam → Baselbus
FlixBus·10h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Amsterdam to Basel
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€129November 2026
€90Departures from Amsterdam to Basel
FlixBus runs 15 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:45 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 15 | 00:45 | 23:45 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 4 | 17:00 | 21:10 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:45
- 12:30
- 13:30
- 14:30
- 19:00
- 20:00
- 21:00
- 22:45
- 23:45
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 17:00
- 18:00
- 20:10
- 21:10
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusAmsterdam-Basel, Stuttgart West-KarlsruheBook →
KLMAmsterdam Schiphol-Stuttgart AirportSee live options and dates →Regional connectionStuttgart Airport-EuroAirport Basel-MulhouseBook →Local busStuttgart Airport-Stuttgart WestSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusKarlsruhe central-BaselBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, KLM, Regional connection, Local bus, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Amsterdam to Basel works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Amsterdam to Basel, about 10h 40m. In total it's roughly €42 over 10h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Amsterdam to Basel: common questions
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Basel?
The most useful route takes about 10h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Amsterdam to Basel?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:45 and the last at 23:45, from Amsterdam Sloterdijk, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Amsterdam to Basel?
15 a day with FlixBus, between 00:45 and 23:45.
Which station does the bus from Amsterdam to Basel leave from?
Amsterdam Sloterdijk with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Basel from Amsterdam?
About 568 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Amsterdam to Basel cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €42. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Basel?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, KLM, Regional connection, Local bus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Can you get from Amsterdam to Basel without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 6h 43m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Basel?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 2 Oct 2026