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 9m.

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 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 9m.

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.

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 and costs €75 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 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 and costs €75 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Liège-Guillemins, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 22m.

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 2m to drive from Basel to Tongeren.

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

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Where can I stay near Tongeren?

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Basel to Tongeren - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Tongeren 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 Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
7h
€77–208
Bus via Liège-Guillemins
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Liège Guilleminsbus N473 / ...
9h 22m
€43–85
Drive 492.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Tongerencar 492.2 km
5h 2m
€86–124
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
6h 47m
€120–275
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic
8h 20m
€68–186
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Maastrichtbus N831
10h 9m
€46–67
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 Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Hasselttrain
7h 32m
€118–376
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain
7h 12m
€172–382
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain
7h 41m
€109–343
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Luxembourg, train
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 Liège-Guilleminstrain
9h 8m
€128–339

Basel to Tongeren by train

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Distance: 650.8 km
Duration: 7h

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. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Liège Guillemins once daily. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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