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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Diest is to bus via Brussels which costs €40 - €85 and takes 10h 42m.

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 31m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Diest?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Diest. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at Diest Atheneum via Brussel Noord opstaphalte and Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek perron 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.

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, Liège-Guillemins and Louvain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Basel to Diest?

The distance between Basel and Diest is 727 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 31m and costs €130 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Basel to Diest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Diest bus from?

Basel to Diest bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse station.

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 31m and costs €130 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 10h 42m.

Where does the Basel to Diest bus arrive?

Basel to Diest bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Brussels-North Station.

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 31m to drive from Basel to Diest.

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

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Where can I stay near Diest?

There are 113+ hotels available in Diest.

Basel to Diest - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Diest 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 Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
7h 31m
€135–513
Bus via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus N837
10h 42m
€44–81
Drive 536.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Diestcar 536.4 km
5h 31m
€93–135
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, 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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Diesttrain
6h 15m
€130–360
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Hasselttrain S41
9h 39m
€121–233
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Stationbus
11h 44m
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Diesttrain
8h 14m
€144–442

Basel to Diest by train

56Weekly Trains

7h 31mAverage Duration

€135Cheapest Price

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Distance: 726.8 km
Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Diest via Frankfurt, Liège-Guillemins, and Louvain in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Brussels Zaventem Airport once daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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