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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Spa is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 11h 12m.

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 31m 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 12m.

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 SBB and arriving at Spa-Géronstère via Köln Hbf, Aachen Hbf and Verviers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Basel to Spa?

The distance between Basel and Spa is 608 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 which takes 6h 26m and costs €110 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m 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 SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Spa?

The best way to get from Basel to Spa is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €110 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 11h 12m.

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 Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Spa?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Spa is 438 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m 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 616+ hotels available in Spa.

Basel to Spa - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Spa by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)

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 Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain 79 / ...
6h 26m
€115–255
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Liège Guilleminsbus FlixBus N831 / ...
11h 12m
€37–71
Drive 438.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Spacar 438.4 km
4h 31m
€77–111
Train, fly to Luxembourg
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 Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg to Trois-Pontstrain
7h 46m
€145–411
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
7h 7m
€117–452
Train via Luxembourg
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Trois-Pontstrain Ic
8h 2m
€98–182
Train, 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
3. Take the train from Louvain to Verviers-Centraltrain
7h 7m
€139–352

Basel to Spa by train

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6h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 608.2 km
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Spa-Géronstère via Köln Hbf, Aachen Hbf, and Verviers-Central in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Liège Guillemins 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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