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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Spa is to bus and train which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Spa is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Spa?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Spa. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at SPA Place Royale via Basel Euroairport FR, LIEGE Gare des Guillemins - Quai C and VERVIERS Gare Centrale - Quai B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Spa?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Spa. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Spa-Géronstère via Frankfurt, Aachen Hbf and Pepinster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Basel to Spa?

The distance between Basel and Spa is 621 km. The road distance is 438.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Spa without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 53m and costs €100 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Basel to Spa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Spa bus from?

Basel to Spa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Spa train from?

Basel to Spa train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Spa?

The best way to get from Basel to Spa is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 53m and costs €100 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 11h 13m.

Where does the Basel to Spa bus arrive?

Basel to Spa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liège Guillemins station.

Where does the Basel to Spa train arrive?

Basel to Spa train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Spa?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Spa is 438 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Basel to Spa.

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

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Where can I stay near Spa?

There are 1670+ hotels available in Spa.

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There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Spa by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
7h 53m
€105–227
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourgbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Trois-Pontstrain Ic / ...
9h 5m
€44–71
Drive 438.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Spacar 438.4 km
4h 32m
€79–114
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Trois-Pontstrain Ic / ...
9h 10m
€86–137
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Liège Guilleminsbus FlixBus N831 / ...
11h 13m
€47–76

Basel to Spa by train

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Distance: 621 km
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What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Spa, Belgium?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Spa-Géronstère via Frankfurt, Aachen Hbf, and Pepinster in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Liège Guillemins twice daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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