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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Diest is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Diest is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Diest?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Diest. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Diest via Frankfurt and Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

How far is it from Basel to Diest?

The distance between Basel and Diest is 779 km. The road distance is 536.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Diest without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 43m and costs €80 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Basel to Diest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Diest train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Diest?

The best way to get from Basel to Diest is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 43m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Basel to Diest train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Diest?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Diest is 536 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Basel to Diest.

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

Book your Basel to Diest train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Diest?

There are 426+ hotels available in Diest.

Basel to Diest - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Diest by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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 Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nord79
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to DiestIc / ...
7h 43m
€84–241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Brussels Zaventem AirportN837
10h 40m
€55–90
Drive 536.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Diest536.4 km
5h 27m
€92–133
Fly Basel to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BSL - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Diest
6h 24m
€101–249
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
3. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Maastricht, Bf
7h 50m
€65–239
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Station
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to DiestIc / ...
11h 28m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Diest
5h 55m
€112–265
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Diest
6h 36m
€104–358
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)GVA - BRU
4. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Diest
8h 16m
€119–263

Basel to Diest by train

56Weekly Trains

7h 43mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 779.1 km
Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Diest via Frankfurt and Brussels-Nord in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Brussels Zaventem Airport once daily. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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