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 - €50 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 Bad Bf and arriving at Liège, Guillemins Bf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Basel to Liège?

The distance between Basel and Liège is 624 km. The road distance is 471.9 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 2m and costs €80 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m 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 Bad Bf 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 2m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Basel Euroairport FR, which costs €35 - €95 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 1273+ 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 Bad Bf to Frankfurt12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
6h 2m
€81–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Liège GuilleminsN473 / ...
8h 15m
€30–50
Bus via Basel Euroairport FR
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Liège GuilleminsN831 / ...
8h 8m
€38–94
Drive 471.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Liège471.9 km
4h 56m
€83–120
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 Louvain to Liège-Guillemins
5h 54m
€122–303
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to LuxembourgTgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-GuilleminsIc
7h 5m
€70–196
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 54m
€129–341
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 12m
€168–404
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 32m
€124–352
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 D-Flughafen Bf to Liège, Guillemins Bf
7h 34m
€137–353

Basel to Liège by train

57Weekly Trains

6h 2mAverage Duration

€81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 623.7 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Liège, Guillemins Bf via Frankfurt in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Liège Guillemins once daily. Tickets cost €35–90 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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