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 30 - SFr 65 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 5h 1m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 290.

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 four times a day, 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 Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Brussels to Basel?

The distance between Brussels and Basel is 834 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 via Paris which takes 5h 39m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m 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 Eurostar, 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 via Paris which takes 5h 39m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 7h 55m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 220 and takes 5h 26m.

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 Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Basel is 532 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m 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 1312+ 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 (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, train (TGV), 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
5h 39m
CHF 132–291
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N506 / ...
7h 55m
CHF 30–65
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 26m
CHF 70–218
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5h 43m
CHF 147–255
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Arlontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Arlon Gare to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N831
9h 18m
CHF 67–116
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 1m
CHF 103–289
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
5h 26m
CHF 87–278
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 158–424
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
5h 8m
CHF 138–383

Brussels to Basel by train

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Distance: 834 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Basel Sbb via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBB twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–60 and the journey takes 7h 55m. Two other operators also service this route.

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