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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Hasselt is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 10h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Hasselt is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs €90 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Hasselt?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Hasselt. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Hasselt Dusartplein via Basel Euroairport FR and Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Hasselt?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Hasselt. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Hasselt via Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Basel to Hasselt?

The distance between Basel and Hasselt is 677 km. The road distance is 515.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Hasselt without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 3m and costs €85 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Basel to Hasselt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Hasselt bus from?

Basel to Hasselt bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Hasselt train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Hasselt?

The best way to get from Basel to Hasselt is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 3m and costs €85 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 10h 11m.

Where does the Basel to Hasselt bus arrive?

Basel to Hasselt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Where does the Basel to Hasselt train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Hasselt?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Hasselt is 515 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Basel to Hasselt.

Where can I stay near Hasselt?

There are 738+ hotels available in Hasselt.

Basel to Hasselt - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Hasselt 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 Frankfurt12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to HasseltS41
8h 3m
€87–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to MaastrichtN831
10h 11m
€46–67
Drive 515.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Hasselt515.1 km
5h 10m
€90–130
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 Hasselt
6h 14m
€121–268
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to LuxembourgTgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-GuilleminsIc
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to HasseltS41
9h 7m
€76–206
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Station
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to HasseltIc / ...
11h 28m
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 Hasselt
7h 9m
€100–349
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrath
8h 33m
€122–302

Basel to Hasselt by train

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8h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 677.1 km
Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Hasselt via Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Maastricht 5 times a week. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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