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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Boom is to bus via Brussels-North train station which costs €45 - €65 and takes 9h 38m.

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 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Boom?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Boom station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Boom Station perron 1 via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

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 47m.

How far is it from Basel to Boom?

The distance between Basel and Boom is 950 km. The road distance is 561.4 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 47m and costs €150 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m 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 FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB 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, bus or fly from Basel to Boom?

The best way to get from Basel to Boom is to train via Paris which takes 7h 47m and costs €150 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels-North train station, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 9h 38m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €270 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Basel to Boom bus arrive?

Basel to Boom bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train 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.

Where can I stay near Boom?

There are 1235+ hotels available in Boom.

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 (TGV), or train

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 47m
€152–416
Bus via Brussels-North train station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationbus N506 / ...
9h 38m
€47–63
Drive 561.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Boomcar 561.4 km
5h 39m
€98–141
Fly Basel to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BSL - BRU
6h 28m
€100–263
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
7h 54m
€133–340
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Stationbus
11h 53m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
5h 58m
€117–269
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
5h 45m
€104–361
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
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. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
7h 6m
€156–437
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
8h 19m
€124–277

Basel to Boom by train and foot

32Weekly Services

7h 47mAverage Duration

€152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 950.1 km
Duration: 7h 47m

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 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 8h.

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