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 10h 7m.

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 23m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 330.

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 27m.

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 27m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m 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 27m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 340. 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 bus ticket from Bruges to Basel?

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Where can I stay near 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 27m
CHF 136–331
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bruges to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBBbus N506 / ...
10h 7m
CHF 50–90
Drive 628 km
1. Drive from Bruges to Baselcar 628 km
6h 31m
CHF 101–146
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Aalter to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)plane BRU - BSL
7h 6m
CHF 98–257
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 35m
CHF 121–261
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 Aalter to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 45m
CHF 113–261
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 Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
6h 23m
CHF 106–330
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 Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 57m
CHF 156–404
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
6h 59m
CHF 126–377

Bruges to Basel by train and foot

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7h 27mAverage Duration

CHF 136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 981 km
Duration: 7h 27m

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 27m. 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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