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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Basel is to fly and train which takes 4h 58m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Basel?

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

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Basel. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Basel Sbb via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Brussels to Basel?

The distance between Brussels and Basel is 868 km. The road distance is 531.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Basel without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Brussels to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brussels to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Brussels to Basel?

The best way to get from Brussels to Basel is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 7h 49m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 260 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Brussels to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brussels to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brussels to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Basel is 532 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Brussels to Basel.

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

Book your Brussels to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 553+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Brussels to Basel by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5h 41m
CHF 161–262
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N506 / ...
7h 55m
CHF 35–60
Bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airportbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 49m
CHF 41–72
Drive 531.8 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Baselcar 531.8 km
5h 32m
CHF 84–121
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
4h 58m
CHF 108–309
Fly Brussels Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)plane BRU - BSL
5h 25m
CHF 85–258
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Luxembourg to Luxembourgtrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 56m
CHF 152–457
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 37m
CHF 150–397
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord 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
6h 44m
CHF 131–369
Fly Brussels Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
7h 36m
CHF 122–394

Brussels to Basel by train

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Distance: 868 km
Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Basel Sbb via Strasbourg in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport once daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–70 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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