What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Leiden?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Leiden is to bus via Rotterdam which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Leiden?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Leiden is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs €100 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Rotterdam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Leiden. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Strasbourg, Paris Nord and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Basel to Leiden?

The distance between Basel and Leiden is 593 km. The road distance is 685.8 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Leiden without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Leiden without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 5m and costs €250 - €470.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Leiden?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Basel to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Leiden bus from?

Basel to Leiden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Leiden train from?

Basel to Leiden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Leiden?

The best way to get from Basel to Leiden is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs €100 - €310. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €250 - €470 and takes 7h 5m, you could also bus via Rotterdam, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 1m.

Where does the Basel to Leiden bus arrive?

Basel to Leiden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rotterdam station.

Where does the Basel to Leiden train arrive?

Basel to Leiden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Leiden is 686 km. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Basel to Leiden.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Leiden?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Leiden?

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Basel to Leiden - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Leiden by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Fly from Basel
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
4h 2m
€106–310
Bus via Rotterdam
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 1m
€53–90
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 5m
€253–469
Drive 685.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Leidencar 685.8 km
7h 23m
€126–182
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
5h 26m
€156–349
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Eindhoventrain 43N
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
11h 11m
€155–235
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to The Haguebus FlixBus N846
12h 21m
€65–95

Basel to Leiden by train and foot

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7h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 593.3 km
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Leiden, Netherlands?

KLM, Lufthansa, and Air Dolomiti fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Louis to Leiden Centraal via Strasbourg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h 5m.

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