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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Brussels is to rideshare which costs €42 - €45 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Brussels is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Brussels?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Brussels-North train station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Brussels?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Basel to Brussels?

The distance between Basel and Brussels is 867 km. The road distance is 531.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs €120 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Basel to Brussels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Brussels bus from?

Basel to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Brussels train from?

Basel to Brussels train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Brussels?

The best way to get from Basel to Brussels is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs €120 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 8h, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €260 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Basel to Brussels bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Brussels train arrive?

Basel to Brussels train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Brussels?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Brussels is 532 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Basel to Brussels.

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

Book your Basel to Brussels train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Basel to Brussels bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Brussels?

There are 1776+ hotels available in Brussels.

Can I share a ride from Basel to Brussels?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel and Brussels. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Basel to Brussels - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Brussels by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, train, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
6h 17m
€126–330
Bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 43m
€26–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationbus N506 / ...
8h
€40–60
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Basel to Brusselsrideshare 531.1 km
6h 5m
€42–45
Fly Basel to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BSL - BRU
5h 31m
€91–254
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
6h 36m
€73–230
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Metz Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ic / ...
9h 53m
€42–77
Drive 531.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Brusselscar 531.7 km
5h 30m
€93–134
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 2m
€108–260
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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
6h 15m
€108–354
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
7h 22m
€115–278

Basel to Brussels by train

3Weekly Trains

6h 17mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 867.4 km
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Strasbourg in around 6h 17m. 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. Pistoia viaggi also services this route once a week.

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