What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve is to bus via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Louvain-la-Neuve?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE Gare d'Autobus - Quai 2 via Basel Euroairport FR, Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A and WOLUWE Métro Roodebeek. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Louvain-la-Neuve?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Louvain-la-Neuve via Mulhouse Ville, Luxembourg and Ottignies. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve?

The distance between Basel and Louvain-la-Neuve is 550 km. The road distance is 503.3 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs €75 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve?

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve bus from?

Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve train from?

Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Mulhouse Ville station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve?

The best way to get from Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €270 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve bus arrive?

Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels Zaventem Airport station.

Where does the Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve train arrive?

Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Luxembourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve is 503 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve?

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Where can I stay near Louvain-la-Neuve?

There are 80+ hotels available in Louvain-la-Neuve.

Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Ottigniestrain Ic
7h 22m
€79–147
Bus via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus N837
10h 50m
€48–71
Drive 503.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Louvain-la-Neuvecar 503.3 km
5h 3m
€87–125
Fly Basel to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BSL - BRU
7h 1m
€101–262
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
7h 50m
€84–239
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Stationbus
11h 35m
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 32m
€117–268
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 to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvain-la-Neuvetrain
7h 10m
€96–333

Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve by train

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7h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 549.9 km
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Louvain-la-Neuve via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Luxembourg, and Ottignies in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Brussels Zaventem Airport once daily. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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