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 €40 - €80 and takes 10h 55m.

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 2 via Basel Euroairport FR, Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A and WOLUWE Métro Roodebeek. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

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 38m.

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 503.7 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 38m and costs €110 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m 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 38m and costs €110 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 34m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €320 and takes 7h 8m.

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 504 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?

There are 164+ hotels available in Louvain-la-Neuve.

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), 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 38m
€113–218
Bus via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus N837
10h 55m
€43–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Stationbus
10h 34m
Drive 503.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Louvain-la-Neuvecar 503.7 km
5h 5m
€88–127
Fly Basel to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BSL - BRU
7h 8m
€101–320
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 59m
€138–527
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 37m
€133–367
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 40m
€161–504
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 17m
€120–359
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 35m
€148–438

Basel to Louvain-la-Neuve by train

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7h 38mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 550.2 km
Duration: 7h 38m

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 38m. 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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