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 €40 - €70 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 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 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 Basel Sbb and arriving at Boom via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Basel to Boom?

The distance between Basel and Boom is 903 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 2m and costs €200 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb 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 2m and costs €200 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels-North train station, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 37m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €260 and takes 6h 27m.

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 TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon 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?

Book your Basel to Boom train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Boom?

There are 1280+ 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 (TGV, 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 Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
7h 2m
€206–351
Bus via Brussels-North train station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N506 / ...
9h 37m
€41–68
Drive 561.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Boomcar 561.5 km
5h 39m
€99–142
Fly Basel to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BSL - BRU
6h 27m
€85–257
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
9h 20m
€130–231
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Stationbus
10h 41m
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 56m
€121–320
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 Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
5h 51m
€98–303
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 Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
7h 16m
€154–396
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
7h 55m
€138–419

Basel to Boom by train

5Weekly Trains

7h 2mAverage Duration

€206Cheapest Price

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Distance: 902.7 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Boom via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Anvers-Central in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 8h.

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