What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Basel is to bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport which costs SFr 27 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 54m.

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 140 - SFr 360.

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 220.

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 220. Alternatively, you can bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 54m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 80 - 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 31m 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 1271+ 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
best
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 110–213
Bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airportbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 54m
CHF 28–60
Drive 531.8 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Baselcar 531.8 km
5h 31m
CHF 82–119
Fly Brussels Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)plane BRU - BSL
5h 21m
CHF 80–222
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBBbus N506 / ...
7h 55m
CHF 40–55
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
5h
CHF 95–226
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
5h 1m
CHF 103–319
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 49m
CHF 148–353
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
5h 3m
CHF 104–340

Brussels to Basel by train

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Distance: 868.1 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 24–55 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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