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 40 - 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 train and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 410.

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 three 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 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 110 - SFr 250.

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 110 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 7h 54m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 230 and takes 5h 21m.

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 28m 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 1260+ 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 StrasbourgTgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
5h 41m
CHF 117–242
Bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - AirportBlaBlaCar Bus
7h 54m
CHF 31–61
Drive 531.8 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Basel531.8 km
5h 28m
CHF 85–123
Fly Brussels Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)BRU - BSL
5h 21m
CHF 90–222
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBBN506 / ...
7h 55m
CHF 40–60
Fly Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRU - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h
CHF 100–236
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)AMS - BSL
5h 2m
CHF 103–314
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
4h 49m
CHF 164–407
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)CDG - BSL
5h 3m
CHF 121–351
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Luxembourg to Luxembourg
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LUX - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 58m
CHF 120–324

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 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 27–60 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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