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Book a train ticket Basel - Amsterdam

Train timetable info Basel-Amsterdam

Travel by train from Basel to Amsterdam. 19 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Basel at 4h 46m and the last at 23h 16m, allowing you to cover the 570.54 km distance in as little as 6h 43m.

Cheap train tickets Basel Amsterdam

How much does a train ticket from Basel to Amsterdam cost?

Book your train tickets several months in advance to take advantage of the best fares. Take price variations into account, which depend on the day and time of departure, to benefit from the best fares. Stay informed of good deals by creating an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Basel to Amsterdam take?

You should allow an average of 7h 21m to travel by train from Basel to Amsterdam.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Basel to Amsterdam?

The journey from Basel to Amsterdam on the fastest train takes 6h 43m.

How many trains run from Basel to Amsterdam each day?

Every day of the week, you can choose from 19 Basel – Amsterdam trains.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Basel and Amsterdam?

There is at least one Direct Journey available between Basel and Amsterdam.

What is the distance between Basel and Amsterdam by train?

Trains running between Basel and Amsterdam cover a distance of around 570.54 km.

What time is the first train from Basel to Amsterdam?

The first train departs from Basel at 4h 46m to take you to Amsterdam.

What time is the last train from Basel to Amsterdam?

You have until 23h 16m to take the last train.

To leave Basel, which station(s) can I depart from?

On this page, you will find trains departing from: BASEL SBB.

At Amsterdam, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains on this page terminate at: AMSTERDAM CENTRAAL.

Which train companies operate trains from Basel to Amsterdam?

You can complete your journey from Basel to Amsterdam on a Deutsche Bahn (DB), TER, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, Eurostar, SBB, TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI train.

What services are offered on board?

On TGV INOUI, enjoy a moment of relaxation and pleasure in a comfortable seat. Attentive and caring, our team looks after your well-being and offers you exclusive services.

With TGV Lyria, book your train ticket up to 6 months in advance to take advantage of the lowest prices! A journey is something to prepare for, and we are with you every step of the way.

If you travel with Eurostar, you will enjoy spacious seats and power outlets on all trains. Savour the comfort in complete peace, we take care of the rest.

Save time with SNCF Connect and buy your TER tickets in just a few clicks on our website or app.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Basel to Amsterdam?

The price of a Basel – Amsterdam train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Basel to Amsterdam thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Basel to Amsterdam.

Price of a Basel – Amsterdam Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Basel to Amsterdam, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Basel to Amsterdam with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Basel to Amsterdam at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Basel – Amsterdam

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Basel to Amsterdam? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Basel – Amsterdam Train

On SNCF Connect, you can book your last-minute Basel to Amsterdam ticket and compare prices quickly. You can also plan and buy your train ticket several months in advance if you wish to take advantage of the best fares. During the sales events held several times per year, tickets are released for trains running months later. Depending on the rail operator and the train’s travel date, our service options allow you to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your seats at that rate before the opportunity expires.

Direct train from Basel to Amsterdam and alternative routes

For your journey to Amsterdam, if a direct train is available from Basel, the label "Direct" will appear under your search results. Trains with connections are indicated with the label "Connection". A direct service does not guarantee the lowest price, as many factors are taken into account. Depending on the journey, alternative options (called "alternative routes") are available, including departures or arrivals from nearby stations, allowing you to choose the most convenient or economical option.

Companies serving Basel - Amsterdam

If you're travelling from Basel to Amsterdam, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Basel to Amsterdam on board Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains and enjoy a reliable and comfortable journey. Deutsche Bahn is Germany’s national rail operator and offers an extensive rail network covering the entire country, allowing you to travel efficiently between cities. It operates high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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Classes of rail companies serving Basel - Amsterdam

To travel from Basel to Amsterdam, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Basel to Amsterdam by train with Deutsche Bahn. Depending on your journey and the train selected, travel in 1st or 2nd class on high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, national InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) services, or the regional network. The latter includes InterRegio-Express (IRE) for fast interregional connections, Regional-Express (RE) for direct routes between cities, and Regionalbahn (RB) for stopping services to all local stations. Your Deutsche Bahn ticket Basel - Amsterdam guarantees a comfortable journey across Germany and its neighbouring countries.

All on-board services provided by companies operating Basel - Amsterdam

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Basel to Amsterdam route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

  • Stay connected while you travel

    Stay connected throughout your journey with free, unlimited WiFi available on most ICE and IC trains. In 1st class, throughput is optimized for professional uses such as videoconferencing or VPN connections.

  • Enjoy the peace and quiet

    To work or relax in complete peace, opt for the quiet zones. These areas are designed to minimize noise pollution: phone calls, loud music and ringtones are not allowed.

  • Grab a bite or drink during your trip

    Enjoy a meal or snack in the dining cars or bistros available on long-distance trains. A varied menu features hot dishes, snacks and drinks.

  • Recharge your electronic devices

    Recharge your devices easily: outlets are available at every seat in 2nd class, and up to two outlets for every three seats in 1st class. Ideal for staying productive or entertained throughout the journey.

  • Carry your luggage with ease

    Each passenger can take one item of hand luggage and one additional item of luggage free of charge. Large items of luggage can be stowed in the racks at the entrance or between the seats, medium-sized items above, and small items under your seat. Recommended dimensions are 70 × 50 × 30 cm. Well stowed folding strollers, mobility aids, scooters and folding bicycles are also permitted. Luggage must not inconvenience other passengers or block exits.

  • Take your bicycle everywhere

    Conventional bicycles are accepted on ICE, IC and EC trains with a bicycle ticket and mandatory booking. Folding bicycles and children's bicycles can be carried free of charge as hand luggage. Tandems and tricycles are allowed on certain trains with a booking at an agency. In the regions, a bicycle ticket is required but without a seat booking.

  • Travel with your pet

    Small animals travel free of charge in a closed container placed under your seat or in the luggage racks. Large dogs must have a ticket (50% of the adult fare), be muzzled and kept on a leash. Guide and assistance dogs travel free of charge, without a ticket or muzzle.

  • Enjoy seat service in 1st class

    In 1st class, relax: your meal is served directly to your seat. Enjoy attentive service and a gourmet selection without having to go anywhere.

  • Access Deutsche Bahn lounges

    Passengers with a flexible 1st class ticket enjoy access to DB Lounges at several major stations. These lounges offer a quiet space with drinks, WiFi and digital press to wait comfortably before departure.

Train timetables Basel-Amsterdam Tuesday 7 July 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
4h 46m 11h 29m 6h 43m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 76
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 07 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1014
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
  • 18 min
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 220
  • Duisburg Hbf
  • Oberhausen Hbf
  • Arnhem Centraal
  • Utrecht Centraal
  • Amsterdam Centraal
6h 16m 13h 29m 7h 13m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 376
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • 25 min
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 128
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Koln Hbf
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
  • Duisburg Hbf
  • Oberhausen Hbf
  • Arnhem Centraal
  • Utrecht Centraal
  • Amsterdam Centraal
6h 46m 13h 29m 6h 43m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 8
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 07 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1012
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
  • 18 min
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 128
  • Duisburg Hbf
  • Oberhausen Hbf
  • Arnhem Centraal
  • Utrecht Centraal
  • Amsterdam Centraal
6h 51m 14h 20m 7h 29m TER, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, Eurostar
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96208
  • Saint-Louis
  • Mulhouse
  • Colmar
  • Selestat
  • Strasbourg
  • 13 min
  • Strasbourg
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9578
  • Paris Est
  • 50 min
  • Paris Nord
    Eurostar 9329
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Amsterdam Centraal
8h 16m 15h 29m 7h 13m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    SBB 374
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • 25 min
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 126
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Koln Hbf
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
  • Duisburg Hbf
  • Oberhausen Hbf
  • Arnhem Centraal
  • Utrecht Centraal
  • Amsterdam Centraal
8h 25m 15h 50m 7h 25m TGV Lyria, Eurostar
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    TGV Lyria 9206
  • Mulhouse
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 44 min
  • Paris Nord
    Eurostar 9439 - Eurostar 9339
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Amsterdam Centraal
8h 46m 15h 29m 6h 43m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 74
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 07 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1010
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
  • 18 min
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 126
  • Duisburg Hbf
  • Oberhausen Hbf
  • Arnhem Centraal
  • Utrecht Centraal
  • Amsterdam Centraal
10h 16m 17h 29m 7h 13m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    SBB 372
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • 25 min
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 124
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Koln Hbf
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
  • Duisburg Hbf
  • Oberhausen Hbf
  • Arnhem Centraal
  • Utrecht Centraal
  • Amsterdam Centraal
10h 34m 17h 50m 7h 16m TGV Lyria, Eurostar
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    TGV Lyria 9210
  • Mulhouse
  • Dijon
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 44 min
  • Paris Nord
    Eurostar 9351
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Amsterdam Centraal
10h 46m 17h 29m 6h 43m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 6
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 07 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 918
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
  • 18 min
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 124
  • Duisburg Hbf
  • Oberhausen Hbf
  • Arnhem Centraal
  • Utrecht Centraal
  • Amsterdam Centraal
12h 16m 19h 29m 7h 13m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 370
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • 25 min
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 122
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Koln Hbf
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
  • Duisburg Hbf
  • Oberhausen Hbf
  • Arnhem Centraal
  • Utrecht Centraal
  • Amsterdam Centraal
12h 34m 19h 50m 7h 16m TGV Lyria, Eurostar
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    TGV Lyria 9218
  • Mulhouse
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 47 min
  • Paris Nord
    Eurostar 9363 - Eurostar 9463
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Amsterdam Centraal
12h 46m 19h 29m 6h 43m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 72
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 07 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 916
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
  • 18 min
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 122
  • Duisburg Hbf
  • Oberhausen Hbf
  • Arnhem Centraal
  • Utrecht Centraal
  • Amsterdam Centraal
13h 24m 20h 50m 7h 26m TER, TGV INOUI, Eurostar
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96282
  • Mulhouse
  • Colmar
  • Selestat
  • Strasbourg
  • 11 min
  • Strasbourg
    TGV INOUI 2430
  • Paris Est
  • 50 min
  • Paris Nord
    Eurostar 9369
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Amsterdam Centraal
14h 46m 21h 29m 6h 43m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 4
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 07 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 224
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Koln Hbf
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
  • Duisburg Hbf
  • Oberhausen Hbf
  • Arnhem Centraal
  • Utrecht Centraal
  • Amsterdam Centraal
16h 16m 23h 29m 7h 13m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    SBB 276
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • 25 min
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 120
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Koln Hbf
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
  • Duisburg Hbf
  • Oberhausen Hbf
  • Arnhem Centraal
  • Utrecht Centraal
  • Amsterdam Centraal
16h 46m 23h 29m 6h 43m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 70
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 07 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 912
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
  • 18 min
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 120
  • Duisburg Hbf
  • Oberhausen Hbf
  • Arnhem Centraal
  • Utrecht Centraal
  • Amsterdam Centraal
23h 16m 8h 59m 9h 43m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 60402
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mainz Hbf
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
  • Duisburg Hbf
  • Oberhausen Hbf
  • Arnhem Centraal
  • Utrecht Centraal
  • Amsterdam Centraal
23h 16m 8h 59m 9h 43m SBB
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    SBB 402
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
  • Duisburg Hbf
  • Oberhausen Hbf
  • Arnhem Centraal
  • Utrecht Centraal
  • Amsterdam Centraal