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 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 train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 460.

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 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 869 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 140 - SFr 290.

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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Basel train from?

Brussels to Basel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from 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 140 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 7h 49m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 280 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Brussels to Basel bus arrive?

Brussels to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport station.

Where does the Brussels to Basel train arrive?

Brussels to Basel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), 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?

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Brussels to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Brussels to Basel by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Trn
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5h 41m
CHF 149–287
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N506 / ...
7h 55m
CHF 35–65
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 42–75
Drive 531.8 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Baselcar 531.8 km
5h 32m
CHF 84–121
Fly Brussels Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)plane BRU - BSL
5h 40m
CHF 95–278
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 114–329
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 9m
CHF 107–316
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
4h 56m
CHF 198–456
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 156–467

Brussels to Basel by train

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Distance: 869 km
Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from 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 35–75 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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