What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Kessel-Lo?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Kessel-Lo is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 9h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Kessel-Lo?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Kessel-Lo is to train and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €110 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Kessel-Lo?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Kessel-Lo. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Kessel-Lo Park Heuvelhof via Brussel Noord opstaphalte and Leuven Station perron 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Kessel-Lo?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Kessel-Lo. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Louvain via Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Basel to Kessel-Lo?

The distance between Basel and Kessel-Lo is 694 km. The road distance is 526.9 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Kessel-Lo without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Kessel-Lo without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €80 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Kessel-Lo?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Basel to Kessel-Lo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Kessel-Lo bus from?

Basel to Kessel-Lo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Kessel-Lo train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Kessel-Lo?

The best way to get from Basel to Kessel-Lo is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €80 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 9h 37m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €260 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Basel to Kessel-Lo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Kessel-Lo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Kessel-Lo?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Kessel-Lo is 527 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Basel to Kessel-Lo.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Kessel-Lo?

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Where can I stay near Kessel-Lo?

There are 494+ hotels available in Kessel-Lo.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Kessel-Lo by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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 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 / ...
6h 30m
€81–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationbus N506 / ...
9h 37m
€50–66
Drive 526.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Kessel-Locar 526.9 km
5h 31m
€89–129
Fly Basel to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BSL - BRU
5h 46m
€90–260
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Liège-Guilleminstrain Nj
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
10h 14m
€68–182
Bus via Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek perron 1
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Stationbus
11h 59m
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 17m
€112–264
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 Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 25m
€109–375
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 37m
€119–281

Basel to Kessel-Lo by train

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6h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 693.8 km
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Kessel-Lo, Belgium?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Louvain via Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins in around 6h 30m. 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.

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