Basel to Leeuwarden by train
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Overview: trains from Basel to Leeuwarden
Find the key information for travelling by train from Basel to Leeuwarden, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Travelling from Basel to Leeuwarden by train
Considering a train trip from Basel to Leeuwarden? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.
Cost of train travel from Basel to Leeuwarden
Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Basel to Leeuwarden:
Cheapest ticket: AU$383.98
Pricing when booking a month in advance:
Pricing when booking a week in advance:
Comparing train prices with Rail Europe
Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.
Basel to Leeuwarden daily train schedule
Whether you’re headed to Leeuwarden on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 15 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.
04:56: departure of first train Monday-Friday
23:46: departure of last train Monday-Friday
06:06: departure of first train on weekends
23:40: departure of last train on weekends
Every 59 minutes: frequency of train departures
What are the travel time and distance for trains from Basel to Leeuwarden?
On this route spanning 641 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 7 hours and 58 minutes.
How early can you book train tickets between Basel and Leeuwarden?
Tickets along this route go on sale 9 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.
Learn even more about travelling from Basel to Leeuwarden by train
Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Leeuwarden.
FAQs about the train journey from Basel to Leeuwarden
Want to know more about your journey from Basel to Leeuwarden? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train journey between Basel and Leeuwarden spans 641 kilometres.
The cheapest tickets for this route start at AU$383.98. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically . Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost .
You can book your tickets 9 months in advance for this route.
The fastest travel time is 7 hours and 58 minutes.
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