The cheapest and fastest buses from Amsterdam to Basel
Cheapest price
$140
Average price
$201
Fastest journey
11 h
Average duration
11 h 33 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
569 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Basel will cost around $201 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $140.
Of the 18 buses that leave Amsterdam for Basel on Mon, Apr 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Apr 06 the direct buses cover the 569 km distance in an average of 11 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h .
On Mon, Apr 06 the slowest buses will take 12 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 PM14h05Amsterdam, Centraal Station11:40 AMBasel, Bahnhof$1401One-way1 transfer
FlixBus12:45 AM11h40Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)12:25 PMBasel, Bahnhof$1551One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 PM11h20Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)8:20 AMBasel, Bahnhof$1851One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM12h25Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)4:25 AMBasel, Bahnhof$1901One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 PM12h20Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)5:50 AMBasel, Bahnhof$1901One-way1 transfer
47405:00 PM11h00Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)4:00 AMBasel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)$1901One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 PM11h20Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)8:20 AMBasel, Bahnhof$1851One-way0 transfers
47448:10 PM11h25Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)7:35 AMBasel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)$1901One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:45 AM11h40Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)12:25 PMBasel, Bahnhof$1551One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 PM12h20Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)5:50 AMBasel, Bahnhof$1901One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $107.
Distance: 353 miles (569 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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$74 Average price Cheapest | $182 Average price | $290 Average price |
11h 53m Average total duration 11h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration 9h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Amsterdam to Basel Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $218 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $190 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $190 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $230 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Live departures
Amsterdam to Basel bus times
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Basel buses for today, Sunday, April 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 11h30 | 12:00 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 13h15 | 2:25 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 13h10 | 2:25 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 15h40 | 6:30 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
4740 | 3:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 11h00 | 2:00 AM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 13h25 | 5:25 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 13h00 | 6:30 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
4744 | 6:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 11h25 | 5:35 AM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 14h40 | 9:40 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 PM Amsterdam, Centraal Station | 14h05 | 9:40 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 13h55 | 10:25 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 11h40 | 10:25 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 16h25 | 10:45 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 13h50 | 8:50 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 14h00 | 10:45 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 15h15 | 1:50 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Amsterdam to Basel
Buses from Amsterdam to Basel run on average 13 times per day, taking around 11h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 353 miles (569 km) distance in 11h 0m.
Distance 353 miles (569 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 11h 0m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus from Amsterdam to BaselYou can travel by bus between Amsterdam to Basel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus for as low as $43 (€35). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Amsterdam to Basel
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Basel by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Basel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Basel Minster, a Gothic cathedral known for its twin towers and stunning views of the Rhine River
- Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland's oldest public art collection featuring works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art
- Tinguely Fountain, a playful kinetic sculpture fountain created by artist Jean Tinguely
- Basel Zoo, a popular attraction with diverse animal species and conservation programs
- Rathaus Basel, a striking red sandstone town hall with a richly decorated facade and historical significance.
- Tinguely Museum, dedicated to the works of Swiss artist Jean Tinguely, featuring kinetic sculptures
- Rhine River Cruise, a scenic boat tour providing unique perspectives of Basel's architecture and landscapes
- Explore the Old Town, a charming area with cobblestone streets, medieval buildings, and vibrant markets
- Visit the Fondation Beyeler, a renowned art museum with a collection of modern and tribal art
- Attend Art Basel, an international art fair showcasing contemporary artworks from around the world.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Amsterdam to Basel
- 06:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Julia's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 22, 36, 48 Metro: 50 Train: Intercity, Sprinter
- 05:30-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Swiss (in the station)
- Italian Bistro (in the station)
- Café Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 30, 50 Tram: 8, 10, 11 Train: S3, S6
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