The average train between Basel and Leeuwarden takes 9h 22m and the fastest train takes 7h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Leeuwarden. 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 5 times a day between Basel and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 9h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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8h 19m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
Basel to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Basel to Leeuwarden train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and VIAS Rail GmbH.
The distance between Basel and Leeuwarden is 639.8 km. The road distance is 817 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Leeuwarden via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 8h 15m.