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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lessines is to bus via Brussels which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lessines is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Lessines?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Lessines. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Lessines Avenue de Ghoy via Brussel Noord opstaphalte and Ninove Centrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Lessines?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lessines. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Lessines via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, Bruxelles-Midi and Ath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Basel to Lessines?

The distance between Basel and Lessines is 897 km. The road distance is 564.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Lessines without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 16m and costs €140 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Basel to Lessines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lessines bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Lessines train from?

Basel to Lessines train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or bus from Basel to Lessines?

The best way to get from Basel to Lessines is to train via Paris which takes 7h 16m and costs €140 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Basel to Lessines bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Lessines train arrive?

Basel to Lessines train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Basel to Lessines?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lessines is 565 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Basel to Lessines.

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

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Where can I stay near Lessines?

There are 496+ hotels available in Lessines.

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

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

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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Athtrain Ic / ...
7h 16m
€145–268
Bus via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N506 / ...
11h 5m
€44–71
Drive 564.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lessinescar 564.7 km
5h 48m
€99–143
Fly Basel to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BSL - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Athtrain
7h 25m
€91–266
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Namurtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Namur to Monstrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Mons to Lessinestrain L / ...
9h 51m
€140–265
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Stationbus
12h 9m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, 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 Athtrain
6h 55m
€127–331
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 Train Station to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Athtrain
7h 13m
€112–330
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
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 Athtrain
8h 54m
€144–429
Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Athtrain
7h 47m
€162–450

Basel to Lessines by train

5Weekly Trains

7h 16mAverage Duration

€145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 896.9 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Lessines via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, Brussel-Zuid, Bruxelles-Midi, and Ath in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 8h.

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