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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bruges is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bruges is to train and fly which takes 6h 13m and costs €130 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Bruges?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Basel and arriving at Bruges via Brussels South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Bruges?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Bruges via Frankfurt and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Basel to Bruges?

The distance between Basel and Bruges is 819 km. The road distance is 625.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Bruges without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 44m and costs €140 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Basel to Bruges, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bruges bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Bruges train from?

Basel to Bruges train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Bruges?

The best way to get from Basel to Bruges is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 44m and costs €140 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Basel to Bruges bus arrive?

Basel to Bruges bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where does the Basel to Bruges train arrive?

Basel to Bruges train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Bruges?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bruges is 626 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Basel to Bruges.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Bruges?

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Where can I stay near Bruges?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Bruges by train, bus, car, plane, 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 Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain Ic / ...
7h 44m
€147–532
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Brussels South to Brugesbus N84
10h 20m
€40–74
Drive 625.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Brugescar 625.7 km
6h 32m
€109–158
Fly Basel to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BSL - BRU
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain
6h 44m
€96–260
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain Ic / ...
8h 57m
€142–264
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Gentbus
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Brugestrain Ic / ...
13h 34m
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 Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain
6h 13m
€132–336
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
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain
7h 3m
€111–344
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 Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain
8h 12m
€151–436
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
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain
8h 23m
€172–440

Basel to Bruges by train

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7h 44mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 818.9 km
Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Bruges via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel to Bruges via Brussels South in around 10h 20m.

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