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 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lier is to train and fly which takes 5h 49m and costs €120 - €310.

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 SBB and arriving at Lier Zimmerplein Markthalte via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B3 and Berchem Station perron 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

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 7h 58m.

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 7h 58m and costs €180 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m 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 FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB 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 7h 58m and costs €180 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 15m.

Where does the Basel to Lier bus arrive?

Basel to Lier bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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.

Where can I stay near Lier?

There are 1144+ hotels available in Lier.

Basel to Lier - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Lier by train, bus, car, plane, train (TGV), or subway

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
7h 58m
€181–278
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus FlixBus N846
10h 15m
€44–70
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 19m
€88–270
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
9h 6m
€99–182
Bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport
1. Take the bus from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 43m
€49–70
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 49m
€129–309
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 47m
€150–356
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus, subway, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Den haagbus
3. Take the subway from 's-Gravenhage, Forepark to Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraalsubway
4. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
5. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lierretrain
7h 20m

Basel to Lier by train

56Weekly Trains

7h 58mAverage Duration

€181Cheapest Price

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Distance: 760.7 km
Duration: 7h 58m

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 7h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats 4 times a week. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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