Amsterdam to Basel

Travelling between Amsterdam and Basel is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 1,565.50 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 1,184.03.

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 11 hours to travel between Amsterdam and Basel depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Amsterdam and Basel. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 20m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 11h to reach Basel.

Travelling between Amsterdam and Basel can be as cheap as USD 1,184.03 if you opt for a Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver taxi and as expensive as USD 1,565.50 if you buy a Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

• 4 from Amsterdam to Basel starting from 00:00 Amsterdam Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Amsterdam Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Amsterdam to Basel.

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Amsterdam to Basel, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 138.49.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Amsterdam and Basel

EasyJet

Bus

Travelling from Amsterdam to Basel overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Amsterdam and Basel

Blablacar Bus

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Amsterdam and Basel

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

• 100% opted for a bus