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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Ottignies is to bus via Nivelles which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 18m.

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 bus between Basel and Ottignies?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Ottignies. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at OTTIGNIES Eglise via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport, Bruxelles-Midi and NIVELLES Gare - Quai 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

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 5m.

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 5m and costs €160 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Basel to Ottignies, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Ottignies bus from?

Basel to Ottignies bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport station.

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 5m and costs €160 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 6m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €280 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Basel to Ottignies bus arrive?

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

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?

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Where can I stay near Ottignies?

There are 406+ hotels available in Ottignies.

Basel to Ottignies - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 5m
€168–356
Bus via Nivelles
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 18m
€45–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Stationbus
10h 6m
Drive 506.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Ottigniescar 506.6 km
5h 8m
€88–126
Fly Basel to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BSL - BRU
7h 16m
€96–278
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Ottigniestrain Ic
7h 18m
€122–223
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 24m
€122–330
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 22m
€169–496
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 22m
€139–423

Basel to Ottignies by train

5Weekly Trains

6h 5mAverage Duration

€168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 866.9 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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 5m. 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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