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

The cheapest way to get from Belgium to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belgium to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 59m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 330.

Is there a direct bus between Belgium and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels-North train station station and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Belgium and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Belgium to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bourse and arriving at Basel Sbb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Belgium to Basel?

The distance between Belgium and Basel is 870 km. The road distance is 531.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Belgium to Basel without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Belgium to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belgium to Basel bus from?

Belgium to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Belgium to Basel train from?

Belgium to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Belgium to Basel?

The best way to get from Belgium to Basel is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 55m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 240 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Belgium to Basel bus arrive?

Belgium to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Belgium to Basel train arrive?

Belgium to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Belgium to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Belgium to Basel is 532 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Belgium to Basel.

How do I get a bus ticket from Belgium to Basel?

Book your Belgium to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 961+ hotels available in Basel.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
6h 46m
CHF 109–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBBbus N506 / ...
7h 55m
CHF 40–60
Drive 531.8 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Baselcar 531.8 km
5h 31m
CHF 86–124
Fly Brussels Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)plane BRU - BSL
5h 28m
CHF 80–233
Fly Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 7m
CHF 100–237
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
4h 59m
CHF 93–322
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 43m
CHF 109–312

Belgium to Basel by tram and train

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6h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 869.6 km
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Belgium and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a vehicle from Bourse to Basel Sbb via Gare Du Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Strasbourg in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBB 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 40–60 and the journey takes 7h 55m. Pistoia viaggi also services this route once a week.

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