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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Tongeren is to bus via Luxembourg which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Tongeren is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Tongeren?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Tongeren. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Tongeren Bilzerpoort via Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Luik Place Saint-Lambert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Tongeren?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Tongeren. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Tongres via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Basel to Tongeren?

The distance between Basel and Tongeren is 634 km. The road distance is 492.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Tongeren without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 14m and costs €100 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Basel to Tongeren, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Tongeren bus from?

Basel to Tongeren bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Tongeren train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Tongeren?

The best way to get from Basel to Tongeren is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 14m and costs €100 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus via Luxembourg, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Basel to Tongeren bus arrive?

Basel to Tongeren bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Luxembourg station.

Where does the Basel to Tongeren train arrive?

Basel to Tongeren train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Tongeren?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Tongeren is 492 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Basel to Tongeren.

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

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

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

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Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
7h 14m
€103–499
Bus via Luxembourg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourgbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Liège Guilleminsbus FlixBus N831 / ...
9h 35m
€45–79
Drive 492.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Tongerencar 492.1 km
5h 2m
€86–123
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Hasselttrain
7h 20m
€135–357
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Maastrichtbus FlixBus N831
10h 4m
€46–82
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
10h 9m
€97–187
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 to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Lierre to Tongrestrain
7h 48m
€142–394

Basel to Tongeren by train

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Distance: 633.9 km
Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Tongres via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Tongeren Bilzerpoort via Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Liège Guillemins, LIEGE Gare des Guillemins, LIEGE Place St-Lambert, and Luik Place Saint-Lambert in around 9h 35m.

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