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 €40 - €75 and takes 11h 14m.

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 - €110.

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 14m.

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 46m.

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 46m and costs €110 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m 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 46m and costs €110 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 14m.

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 617+ hotels available in Spa.

Basel to Spa - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Spa by train, bus, car, 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 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 46m
€114–463
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Liège Guilleminsbus FlixBus N831 / ...
11h 14m
€42–71
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
9h 49m
Drive 438.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Spacar 438.4 km
4h 32m
€76–110
Train, fly
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 Trois-Pontstrain
8h 13m
€147–475
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Trois-Pontstrain Ic
8h 11m
€99–189

Basel to Spa by train

56Weekly Trains

7h 46mAverage Duration

€114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 621 km
Duration: 7h 46m

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 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Liège Guillemins 3 times a day. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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