The average train between Basel and Brussels takes 7h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. 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 4 times a day between Basel and Brussels. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Brussels at 12:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 7h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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16h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Brussels? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Brussels station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
Basel to Brussels train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Brussels train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Basel to Brussels train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Eurostar.
The distance between Basel and Brussels is 434.5 km. The road distance is 881 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, and Paris Nord in around 5h 37m.