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 70 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 110 - SFr 330.

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 and arriving at Basel Sbb via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Brussels to Basel?

The distance between Brussels and Basel is 834 km. The road distance is 531.4 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 37m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Brussel-Zuid 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 37m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 7h 55m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 290 and takes 5h 35m.

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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Basel is 531 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m 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 1343+ hotels available in Basel.

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 (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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Paris Nordtrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
5h 37m
CHF 132–241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N506 / ...
7h 55m
CHF 35–70
Drive 531.4 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Baselcar 531.4 km
5h 30m
CHF 87–125
Fly Brussels Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)plane BRU - BSL
5h 35m
CHF 95–288
Train
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 165–269
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 19m
CHF 61–108
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 115–329
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 122–317
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 160–486

Brussels to Basel by train

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Distance: 833.9 km
Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid to Basel Sbb via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBB twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–65 and the journey takes 7h 55m. Two other operators also service this route.

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