Basel to Amsterdam by flight + bus
This route from Basel to Amsterdam is not by plane the whole way: by bus, flight it takes about 10h 25m in total, run by FlixBus, Eurowings. A cheaper option we found is bus, at €48. The flight is still the quickest.
A closer look at the Flight journey
What follows describes one observed route. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.
- Observed fare
- €116
- Total journey
- 10h 25m
- Change
- 2 transfers
- Operator
- FlixBus, Eurowings
Older observation · Not checked for your date
The journey, step by step
- 1Basel to Zurich Airport
FlixBus1hThe exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
Change at Zurich Airport - 2Zurich Airport to Cologne/Bonn Airport
Eurowings1h 05mThe exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
Change at Cologne/Bonn Airport - 3Cologne to AmsterdamFlixBus3h 50m
The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
Departures 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.
Flight facts for this route
These come from the timetables and station records we hold for the flight only. A line we cannot back with data is left out.
- Good to know
- The Flight covers Zurich Airport to Cologne/Bonn Airport. The rest of the journey is by bus.
Before you travel
Which airports?
The airports are in this record; the terminal, the gate and the trip to the airport are not. Confirm the terminal on your own ticket.
Check-in and security
The flight time covers the airborne part only. Allow separate time for reaching the airport, check-in, security and the journey on arrival.
Baggage and ticket conditions
Baggage allowance and ticket conditions depend on the provider you choose and the fare type. This record holds neither, so check the change and cancellation terms before you buy.
Accessibility
Accessibility services and facilities are not in this record. Contact the operator before travelling for current information.
Other ways to travel
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €60Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 9h1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €21Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 10h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€60Omio catalogue, Oct 109h · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€21Omio catalogue, Oct 1010h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
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 10
Basel to Amsterdam by plane: common questions
How long does Basel to Amsterdam take by plane?
The flight does not cover the whole route: flight + bus together take about 10h 25m, 2 transfers.
How much is a flight ticket from Basel to Amsterdam?
The best price in our latest check was €116. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the flight from Basel to Amsterdam?
FlixBus, Eurowings. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the flight or the bus better?
The bus is cheaper at €48. The flight wins on journey time.
Where else this route goes
Route guides
- Basel Amsterdam flight
- Basel to Amsterdam by plane
- flight ticket Basel to Amsterdam
- how long is the flight from Basel to Amsterdam