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

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Train

  1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourg
  2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb

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Bus

  1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBB

Train, bus

  1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Luxembourg
  2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P&R Gasperich/Howald to Basel Meret Oppenheim Strasse SBB Station

Drive

  1. Drive from Brussels to Basel

Fly Brussels to Basel

  1. Fly from Brussels (BRU) to Basel (BSL)

Fly Brussels to Zurich, train

  1. Fly from Brussels (BRU) to Zurich (ZRH)
  2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Basel Sbb

Train to Amsterdam Schiphol, fly to Basel

  1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
  2. Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)

Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel

  1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Nord to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
  2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)

Train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich, train

  1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Luxembourg to Luxembourg
  2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich (ZRH)
  3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Basel Sbb

Brussels to Basel by train

The train journey time between Brussels and Basel is around 5h 32m and covers a distance of around 862 km. This includes an average layover time of around 27 min. Operated by TGV inOui and SNCF, the Brussels to Basel train service departs from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arrives in Basel Sbb. Typically 14 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

14 Weekly Trains
5h 32m Average Duration
SFr 126 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Basel is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 40m.

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The fastest way to get from Brussels to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs €170 - €410.

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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 40m.

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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 32m.

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The distance between Brussels and Basel is 435 km. The road distance is 537.7 km.

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The best way to get from Brussels to Basel without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €130 - €230.

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It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Brussels to Basel, including transfers.

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

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

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The best way to get from Brussels to Basel is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €130 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €300 and takes 5h 43m.

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Map of how to get from Brussels to Basel.
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  • Distance: 434.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a train from Brussels to Basel via Strasbourg in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBB twice daily. Tickets cost SFr 40 - SFr 60 and the journey takes 7h 40m. Blablabus also services this route once daily.

Airlines
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Brussels to Basel via Munich
Ave. Duration
3h 32m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 110 - SFr 330
Flights from Brussels to Basel via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
3h 48m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 100 - SFr 330
Flights from Brussels to Basel via Frankfurt, Munich
Ave. Duration
5h 37m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 110 - SFr 330
Flights from Brussels to Zurich via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
2h 53m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 170 - SFr 600
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Basel via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
2h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 120 - SFr 420
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Basel via Munich
Ave. Duration
3h 30m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
SFr 120 - SFr 420
Flights from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration
45 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 220 - SFr 550
Flights from Luxembourg to Zurich via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
2h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 220 - SFr 650
Swiss
Website
swiss.com
Flights from Brussels to Zurich
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 160 - SFr 650
Flights from Brussels to Zurich via Geneva
Ave. Duration
2h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 160 - SFr 650
Flights from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration
45 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 220 - SFr 550
Flights from Luxembourg to Zurich
Ave. Duration
57 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 170 - SFr 900
KLM
Website
klm.com
Flights from Brussels to Basel via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
6h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 140 - SFr 500
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Basel
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 90 - SFr 550
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Basel via Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
3h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 120 - SFr 490
Brussels Airlines
Website
brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels to Zurich
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 160 - SFr 650
easyJet
Website
easyjet.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Basel
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 40 - SFr 220
British Airways
Website
britishairways.com
Flights from Brussels to Basel via London Heathrow
Ave. Duration
4h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 160 - SFr 550
Austrian Airlines
Website
austrian.com
Flights from Brussels to Basel via Vienna
Ave. Duration
4h 50m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
Estimated price
SFr 110 - SFr 330
Air France
Website
airfrance.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Basel via Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
3h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 120 - SFr 490
Train operators
TGV inOui
Phone
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website
en.oui.sncf
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration
3h 48m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
SFr 100 - SFr 180
Website
https://www.sncf.com/en
2nd Class
SFr 100 - SFr 150
1st Class
SFr 130 - SFr 180
Train from Zuerich Hb to Basel Sbb
Ave. Duration
54 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
SFr 21 - SFr 50
Website
https://www.sncf.com/en
2nd Class
SFr 21 - SFr 28
1st Class
SFr 35 - SFr 50
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Phone
+32 70 79 79 79
Website
belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Luxembourg
Ave. Duration
3h 12m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
SFr 19 - SFr 27
Website
https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
2nd Class
SFr 19 - SFr 27
1st Class
SFr 29 - SFr 45
Train from Bruxelles-Luxembourg to Luxembourg
Ave. Duration
2h 54m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
SFr 18 - SFr 27
Website
https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
2nd Class
SFr 18 - SFr 27
1st Class
SFr 28 - SFr 45
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone
+49 0180 6 99 66 33
Website
bahn.com
Train from Zuerich Hb to Basel Sbb
Ave. Duration
54 min
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
SFr 24 - SFr 35
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Bruxelles-Nord to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
Ave. Duration
2h 45m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
SFr 45 - SFr 70
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
TGC Lyria
Phone
+33 (0) 1 84 94 36 35
Email
info@lyria.com
Website
tgv-lyria.com
Train from Zürich to Basel
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
SFr 19 - SFr 27
Website
https://www.tgv-lyria.com/fr/en
Thalys
Phone
+32 70 66 77 88
Website
thalys.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
Ave. Duration
1h 34m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
SFr 45 - SFr 100
Website
https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
Standard
SFr 45 - SFr 70
Comfort
SFr 55 - SFr 75
Premium
SFr 75 - SFr 100
Bus operators
FlixBus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBB
Ave. Duration
7h 40m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
SFr 40 - SFr 60
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
For more information, please visit this page
Marino Autolinee
Phone
+39 080 3112335
Email
info@marinobus.it
Website
marinobus.it
Bus from Luxembourg P&R Gasperich/Howald to Basel Meret Oppenheim Strasse SBB Station
Ave. Duration
5h 25m
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
SFr 30 - SFr 45
Website
https://marinobus.it/en/

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There is no direct flight from Brussels Airport to Basel Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 10m and has one stopover.

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

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Brussels to Basel train services, operated by SNCF, arrive at Basel Sbb station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Basel is 538 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Brussels to Basel.

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Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways and two other airlines offer flights from Brussels Airport to Basel Airport.

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There are 687+ hotels available in Basel. Prices start at SFr 53 per night.

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The best way to get from Brussels to Brussels Airport is to train which takes 20 min and costs €8 - €10.

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