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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Knokke is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 12h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Knokke is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Knokke?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Knokke. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Knokke Lippenslaan via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Brugge Station perron C8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Knokke?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Knokke. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Knokke via Strasbourg and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Basel to Knokke?

The distance between Basel and Knokke is 981 km. The road distance is 636.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Knokke without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs €130 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Basel to Knokke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Knokke bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Knokke train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Knokke?

The best way to get from Basel to Knokke is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs €130 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 12h 56m.

Where does the Basel to Knokke bus arrive?

Basel to Knokke bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Basel to Knokke train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Knokke?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Knokke is 637 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Basel to Knokke.

Where can I stay near Knokke?

There are 3656+ hotels available in Knokke.

Basel to Knokke - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Knokke by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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 StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to KnokkeIc
8h 5m
€138–348
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Antwerp RooseveltplaatsN846
2. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to BrugesN814 / ...
12h 56m
€59–90
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Station
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to KnokkeIc
12h 22m
Drive 636.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Knokke636.7 km
6h 37m
€110–158
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 Knokke
7h 26m
€111–269
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Midi79
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to KnokkeIc
8h 33m
€84–247
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 Knokke
6h 57m
€122–275
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 Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Knokke
7h 34m
€102–331
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 Knokke
9h 17m
€129–283
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)ZRH - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Knokke
8h 54m
€153–407

Basel to Knokke by train

3Weekly Trains

8h 5mAverage Duration

€138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 981.4 km
Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Knokke via Strasbourg and Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Knokke Lippenslaan via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C8 in around 12h 56m.

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