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 BRAINE-L'ALLEUD Gare - Quai 3 which costs €40 - €85 and takes 11h 4m.

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 5m 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 4 via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport, Bruxelles-Midi and BRAINE-L'ALLEUD Gare - Quai 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.

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 Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

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

The distance between Basel and Louvain-la-Neuve is 879 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 via Paris which takes 6h 21m and costs €150 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport 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 Basel Sbb 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 via Paris which takes 6h 21m and costs €150 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €250 and takes 7h 10m.

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

Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.

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

Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon 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 5m 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?

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Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
6h 21m
€159–356
Bus via BRAINE-L'ALLEUD Gare - Quai 3
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 4m
€40–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Stationbus
10h 20m
Drive 503.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Louvain-la-Neuvecar 503.3 km
5h 5m
€87–125
Fly Basel to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BSL - BRU
7h 10m
€82–242
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Ottigniestrain Ic
7h 23m
€118–216
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 30m
€117–314
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Ottigniestrain
7h 26m
€164–439
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 Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvain-la-Neuvetrain
7h 2m
€102–320
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 28m
€135–402

Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve by train

5Weekly Trains

6h 21mAverage Duration

€159Cheapest Price

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Distance: 879.3 km
Duration: 6h 21m

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 Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, Pistoia viaggi operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Station once a week, and the journey takes 9h 11m.

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