What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Boom?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Boom is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Boom?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Boom is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Boom?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Boom. However, there are services departing from Basel and arriving at Boom Beukenlaan via Antwerpen Opera and Antwerpen Station Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Boom?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Boom. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Boom via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Nord and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Basel to Boom?

The distance between Basel and Boom is 950 km. The road distance is 561.5 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Boom without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Boom without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 52m and costs €180 - €390.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Boom?

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Basel to Boom, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Boom bus from?

Basel to Boom bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Boom train from?

Basel to Boom train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train or bus from Basel to Boom?

The best way to get from Basel to Boom is to train via Paris which takes 7h 52m and costs €180 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Basel to Boom bus arrive?

Basel to Boom bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Basel to Boom train arrive?

Basel to Boom train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Boom?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Boom is 561 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Basel to Boom.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Boom?

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Where can I stay near Boom?

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Basel to Boom - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Boom by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Anvers-Centraltrain
7h 52m
€184–386
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 37m
€44–75
Drive 561.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Boomcar 561.5 km
5h 39m
€100–144
Fly Basel to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BSL - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Berchemtrain
6h 46m
€92–258
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
9h 22m
€125–222
Bus via Brussel Noord opstaphalte
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Stationbus
10h 48m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Berchemtrain
6h 16m
€128–334
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, drive
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Drive from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Boomcar
5h 43m
€108–309
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, drive
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
3. Drive from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Boomcar
7h 3m
€164–405
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
4. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Berchemtrain
8h 15m
€147–425

Basel to Boom by train and foot

32Weekly Services

7h 52mAverage Duration

€184Cheapest Price

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Distance: 950.1 km
Duration: 7h 52m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Boom via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, and Anvers-Central in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats twice daily. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 8h 35m.

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