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 €35 - €80 and takes 10h 52m.

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 46m 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 10h 52m.

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 Gare de Lyon, Châtelet, Paris Nord, Bruxelles-Midi and Ath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

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 6h 37m and costs €100 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m 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 6h 37m and costs €100 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 10h 52m.

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 46m to drive from Basel to Lessines.

Where can I stay near Lessines?

There are 476+ 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, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train, 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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to AthIc / ...
6h 37m
€105–333
Bus via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationN506 / ...
10h 52m
€37–80
Drive 564.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lessines564.7 km
5h 46m
€99–142
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 Ath
7h 29m
€101–257
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to AthIc / ...
6h 43m
€79–332
Train #2
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to LuxembourgTgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to NamurP / ...
3. Take the train from Namur to MonsIc
9h 32m
€78–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Station
13h 6m
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 Ath
6h 59m
€123–273
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 Ath
7h 37m
€95–320
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 Ath
9h 20m
€120–271

Basel to Lessines by train and subway

41Weekly Services

6h 37mAverage Duration

€105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 896.8 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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, Gare de Lyon, Châtelet, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, Bruxelles-Midi, and Ath in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–75 and the journey takes 8h.

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