The average train between Alkmaar and Basel takes 9h 7m and the fastest train takes 7h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Alkmaar to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Alkmaar and Basel. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Alkmaar is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Centraal and take an average of 9h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 18m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Alkmaar to Basel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Basel. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar station and arriving at Basel station via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
Alkmaar to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alkmaar station.
Alkmaar to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Alkmaar to Basel train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and ÖBB EuroCity.
The distance between Alkmaar and Basel is 598.9 km. The road distance is 788 km.
You can take a train from Alkmaar to Basel Bad Bf via Amsterdam Centraal, Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 23m.