How to get from Basel to Amsterdam
- 568 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 8h 13m
- 18 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
10h 50m
direct
Bus
€43
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Basel to Amsterdam. The most useful door-to-door route takes 10h 50m 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.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €40, on Tue, Sep 29.
568 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €71Checked Oct 3 | 10h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €60Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 8h 13m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €27Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 10h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€71Checked Oct 310h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€60Omio catalogue, Oct 38h 13m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€27Omio catalogue, Oct 310h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Basel to Amsterdam: 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.
- 1Basel → Amsterdambus
FlixBus·10h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateWhich date should you go?
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.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Basel to Amsterdam
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€76November 2026
€64Departures from Basel to Amsterdam
FlixBus runs 18 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:05 and the last at 23:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 18 | 00:05 | 23:25 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 7 | 01:05 | 22:25 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:05
- 01:05
- 20:50
- 21:30
- 21:50
- 22:25
- 22:30
- 22:50
- 23:05
- 23:25
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 01:05
- 02:05
- 03:05
- 21:00
- 21:25
- 22:00
- 22:25
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
FlixBusBasel-Amsterdam, Basel-Zurich Airport, Cologne-AmsterdamBook →
EurowingsZurich Airport-Cologne/Bonn AirportSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnBasel-FrankfurtBook →
NS IntFrankfurt-AmsterdamBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurowings, Deutsche Bahn, NS Int; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Basel to Amsterdam works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Basel to Amsterdam, about 10h 50m. In total it's roughly €43 over 10h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Basel to Amsterdam: common questions
How long does it take to get from Basel to Amsterdam?
The most useful route takes about 10h 50m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Basel to Amsterdam?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:05 and the last at 23:25, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Basel to Amsterdam?
18 a day with FlixBus, between 00:05 and 23:25.
How far is Amsterdam from Basel?
About 568 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Basel to Amsterdam cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €40 to €43. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Basel to Amsterdam?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurowings, Deutsche Bahn, NS Int.
Can you get from Basel to Amsterdam without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 6h 43m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Amsterdam?
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.
Where to next
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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