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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lokeren is to bus via Aalst Station perron 5 which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lokeren is to fly and train which takes 5h 56m and costs €100 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Lokeren?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Lokeren. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Lokeren Markt via Brussel Noord opstaphalte and Aalst Station perron 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Lokeren?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lokeren. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Lokeren via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Basel to Lokeren?

The distance between Basel and Lokeren is 919 km. The road distance is 578.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Lokeren without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 7m and costs €210 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Basel to Lokeren, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lokeren bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Lokeren train from?

Basel to Lokeren train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Lokeren?

The best way to get from Basel to Lokeren is to train via Paris which takes 7h 7m and costs €210 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus via Aalst Station perron 5, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 44m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €270 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Basel to Lokeren bus arrive?

Basel to Lokeren bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Basel to Lokeren train arrive?

Basel to Lokeren train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Basel to Lokeren?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lokeren is 578 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Basel to Lokeren.

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

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Where can I stay near Lokeren?

There are 238+ hotels available in Lokeren.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Lokeren by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train (TGV), or train

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 Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
7h 7m
€210–358
Bus via Aalst Station perron 5
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N506 / ...
10h 44m
€44–71
Drive 578.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lokerencar 578.4 km
6h 6m
€101–146
Fly Basel to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BSL - BRU
6h 31m
€89–264
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
8h 29m
€169–367
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Stationbus
10h 53m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
6h 1m
€125–327
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
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lokerentrain
5h 56m
€102–310
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
7h 21m
€158–403
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
8h
€142–426

Basel to Lokeren by train

5Weekly Trains

7h 7mAverage Duration

€210Cheapest Price

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Distance: 919.1 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Lokeren via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Anvers-Central in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 8h.

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