The average train between Basel and Brussels takes 7h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Brussels. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Brussels. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Brussels at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Brussels station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
Basel to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Book your Basel to Brussels train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Basel and Brussels is 434.5 km. The road distance is 722 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Brussels-Nord via Frankfurt in around 6h 36m.