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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Tongeren is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 10h.

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 and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Tongeren?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Tongeren station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Tongeren Station via Basel Euroairport FR and Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

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 Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Basel to Tongeren?

The distance between Basel and Tongeren is 651 km. The road distance is 492.2 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 am Main which takes 7h 12m and costs €85 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m 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 FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR 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 am Main which takes 7h 12m and costs €85 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 10h.

Where does the Basel to Tongeren bus arrive?

Basel to Tongeren bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Where does the Basel to Tongeren train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Tongeren?

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

Where can I stay near Tongeren?

There are 1389+ hotels available in Tongeren.

Basel to Tongeren - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Tongeren by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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 Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
7h 12m
€88–217
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to MaastrichtN831
10h
€46–67
Drive 492.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Tongeren492.2 km
5h
€86–124
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Hasselt
6h 50m
€120–275
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liège-Saint-LambertS41
7h 24m
€52–232
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Metz Central Bus Station
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to LuxembourgTer
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-GuilleminsIc
10h 31m
€46–125
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Aarschot
4. Take the train from Aarschot to Tongres
7h 31m
€107–354
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrath
8h 29m
€118–286

Basel to Tongeren by train

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7h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 650.8 km
Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Tongres via Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Maastricht 5 times a week. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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