There are 8 ways to get from Amsterdam to Laufen by train, bus, night train, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Night train
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Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel Sbb
Night train, train
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Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Baden-Baden
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Take the train from Baden-Baden to Weil am Rhein
Drive
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Drive from Amsterdam to Laufen
Fly to Basel, train
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Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)
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Take the train from Basel SBB to Laufen
Fly to Zurich, train
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Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich (ZRH)
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Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Basel Sbb
Fly to Strasbourg, train
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Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Strasbourg (SXB)
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Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
Amsterdam to Laufen by train
The train journey time between Amsterdam and Laufen is around 7h 17m and covers a distance of around 773 km. This includes an average layover time of around 11 min. Operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express and Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), the Amsterdam to Laufen train service departs from Amsterdam Centraal and arrives in Laufen. Typically two trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Amsterdam to Laufen is to bus, which costs €50 - €70 and takes 12h 31m.
The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Laufen is to fly and train which costs €60 - €300 and takes 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Laufen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Laufen via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Laufen is 581 km. The road distance is 763.8 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Laufen without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs €140 - €200.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Amsterdam to Laufen, including transfers.
Amsterdam to Laufen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Laufen is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs €140 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €70 and takes 12h 31m.
The quickest flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Basel Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Amsterdam to Laufen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Basel SBB station.
- Distance: 581.4 km
- Duration: 7h 17m
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Laufen, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SBB twice a week. Tickets cost SFr 120 - SFr 170 and the journey takes 6h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost SFr 30 - SFr 45 and the journey takes 11h 55m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 90 - SFr 800
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 700
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 700
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Zurich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 150 - SFr 650
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Strasbourg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- SFr 150 - SFr 600
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 320
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 550
- Website
- flyamelia.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- SFr 27 - SFr 310
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 170
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 170
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Baden-Baden
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 150
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Zuerich Hb to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 23 - SFr 35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 55 - SFr 140
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- SFr 55 - SFr 80
- 1st Class
- SFr 95 - SFr 140
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 44m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 220 - SFr 390
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Laufen
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 14 - SFr 25
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 60
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Baden-Baden to Weil am Rhein
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 24 - SFr 35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Baden-Baden to Weil am Rhein Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 10 - SFr 13
- Website
- Flixtrain
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Zuerich Hb to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 24 - SFr 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 29 - SFr 34
- 1st Class
- SFr 24 - SFr 28
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SBB GmbH
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 17 - SFr 40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 17 - SFr 26
- Rail 1st Class
- SFr 26 - SFr 40
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 45
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Laufen is 764 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Amsterdam to Laufen.
KLM, easyJet and Lufthansa offer flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Basel Airport.
There are 534+ hotels available in Laufen. Prices start at SFr 87 per night.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is to train which takes 17 min and costs €6 - €13.