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Trip Overview

The average train between Brussels and Basel takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 31m
Duration
834 km
Distance
CHF 221
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain train Thalys
  2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
5h 40m
CHF 148–318

Brussels to Basel train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Brussels and Basel. The earliest departure is at 8:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Basel at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 834 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Basel Sbb via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 5h 40m.

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