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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Liège is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Liège is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Liège?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Liège Guillemins. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Liège?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Liège. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Liège, Guillemins Bf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Basel to Liège?

The distance between Basel and Liège is 628 km. The road distance is 472 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Liège without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 3m and costs €85 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Basel to Liège, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Liège bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Liège train from?

Basel to Liège train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Liège?

The best way to get from Basel to Liège is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 3m and costs €85 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Basel Euroairport FR, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Basel to Liège bus arrive?

Basel to Liège bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liège Guillemins station.

Where does the Basel to Liège train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Liège?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Liège is 472 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Basel to Liège.

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

Book your Basel to Liège train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Liège?

Book your Basel to Liège bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Liège?

There are 1286+ hotels available in Liège.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Liège 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 SBB to Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
6h 3m
€88–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Liège GuilleminsN473 / ...
8h 15m
€30–65
Bus via Basel Euroairport FR
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Liège GuilleminsN831 / ...
8h 8m
€38–59
Drive 472 km
1. Drive from Basel to Liège472 km
4h 56m
€81–118
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 Liège-Guillemins
6h 4m
€118–285
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to LuxembourgTgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-GuilleminsIc
7h 10m
€74–188
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
6h 12m
€126–342
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf
6h 5m
€173–394
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)ZRH - LUX
3. Take the train from Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg to Liège-Guillemins
7h 58m
€124–341
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 Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
6h 58m
€129–388

Basel to Liège by train

56Weekly Trains

6h 3mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 628.1 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Liège, Guillemins Bf via Frankfurt in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Liège Guillemins once daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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