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 75 and takes 7h 30m.

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 - Midi Train Station station and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.

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 17m.

How far is it from Brussels to Basel?

The distance between Brussels and Basel is 868 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 which takes 5h 17m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m 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 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 17m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 7h 30m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 280 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Brussels to Basel bus arrive?

Brussels to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof 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 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 1312+ hotels available in Basel.

Brussels to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5h 17m
CHF 173–278
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 30m
CHF 35–75
Drive 531.4 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Baselcar 531.4 km
5h 30m
CHF 87–126
Fly Brussels Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)plane BRU - BSL
5h 35m
CHF 95–278
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
6h 39m
CHF 117–400
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 115–324
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 32m
CHF 122–316
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 159–470

Brussels to Basel by train

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Distance: 868 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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 17m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 40–75 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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