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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lier is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lier is to fly and train which takes 5h 33m and costs €90 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Lier?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Lier. However, there are services departing from Basel and arriving at Lier Markt via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B3 and Berchem Station perron 22. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Lier?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lier. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Lierre via Frankfurt and Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Basel to Lier?

The distance between Basel and Lier is 761 km. The road distance is 567 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Lier without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 2m and costs €130 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Basel to Lier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lier bus from?

Basel to Lier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lier train from?

Basel to Lier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Lier?

The best way to get from Basel to Lier is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 2m and costs €130 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 47m.

Where does the Basel to Lier bus arrive?

Basel to Lier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Basel to Lier train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Lier?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lier is 567 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Basel to Lier.

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

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Where can I stay near Lier?

There are 1158+ hotels available in Lier.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Lier 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 Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
8h 2m
€136–511
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 47m
€44–74
Drive 567 km
1. Drive from Basel to Liercar 567 km
5h 49m
€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 Anvers-Berchemtrain
6h 24m
€90–246
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
9h 12m
€125–240
Bus via Berchem Station perron 3
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus FlixBus N846
10h 11m
€46–74
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 Anvers-Berchemtrain
5h 54m
€126–333
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 Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
5h 33m
€91–300
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
6h 53m
€152–397
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 Anvers-Berchemtrain
7h 52m
€145–435

Basel to Lier by train

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8h 2mAverage Duration

€136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 760.7 km
Duration: 8h 2m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Lierre via Frankfurt and Brussels-Nord in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats twice daily. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 8h 35m.

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