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

The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Basel is to train and bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 95 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bruges to Basel is to train and fly which takes 6h 19m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct bus between Bruges and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Gent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Bruges and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Basel Sbb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris l'Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Bruges to Basel?

The distance between Bruges and Basel is 981 km. The road distance is 628 km.

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

The best way to get from Bruges to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 25m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Bruges to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Basel bus from?

Bruges to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Basel train from?

Bruges to Basel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.

Train or bus from Bruges to Basel?

The best way to get from Bruges to Basel is to train via Paris which takes 7h 25m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 4m.

Where does the Bruges to Basel bus arrive?

Bruges to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.

Where does the Bruges to Basel train arrive?

Bruges to Basel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Bruges to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to Basel is 628 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Bruges to Basel.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Bruges to Basel by train (Eurostar), 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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
7h 25m
CHF 132–372
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Baselbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 45m
CHF 49–92
Drive 628 km
1. Drive from Bruges to Baselcar 628 km
6h 31m
CHF 100–145
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)plane BRU - BSL
6h 45m
CHF 90–242
Train
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
7h 38m
CHF 157–292
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Ghent Dampoortbus 826 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
11h 4m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 19m
CHF 123–313
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bruges to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
6h 34m
CHF 102–305
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Bruges to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 3m
CHF 160–396
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
8h 53m
CHF 137–398

Bruges to Basel by train and foot

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7h 25mAverage Duration

CHF 132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 981.4 km
Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a train from Bruges to Basel Sbb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bruges to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Ghent Dampoort and Gent in around 11h 4m.

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