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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Ottignies is to bus via Brussels-North train station which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Ottignies is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Ottignies?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Ottignies. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Ottignies via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Basel to Ottignies?

The distance between Basel and Ottignies is 867 km. The road distance is 506.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Ottignies without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 2m and costs €150 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Basel to Ottignies, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Ottignies train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Ottignies?

The best way to get from Basel to Ottignies is to train via Paris which takes 6h 2m and costs €150 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels-North train station, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 56m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €250 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Basel to Ottignies train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Ottignies?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Ottignies is 507 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Basel to Ottignies.

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

Book your Basel to Ottignies train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ottignies?

There are 407+ hotels available in Ottignies.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Ottignies 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 2m
€154–336
Bus via Brussels-North train station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N506 / ...
8h 56m
€45–77
Drive 506.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Ottigniescar 506.6 km
5h 8m
€89–128
Fly Basel to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BSL - BRU
6h 45m
€81–249
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Ottigniestrain Ic
7h 16m
€117–213
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Stationbus
10h 1m
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 15m
€117–312
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 Ottigniestrain
6h 43m
€106–318
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 20m
€164–447
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 13m
€134–411

Basel to Ottignies by train

5Weekly Trains

6h 2mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Basel to Ottignies.

Launch map view

Distance: 866.8 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Ottignies via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 8h.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Belgium

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.