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

The cheapest way to get from Diest to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 65 and takes 11h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Diest to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Diest to Basel is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 130.

Is there a direct bus between Diest and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Diest to Basel. However, there are services departing from Diest Atheneum and arriving at Basel SBB via Leuven Station perron 12 and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Diest and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Diest to Basel. However, there are services departing from Diest and arriving at Basel Sbb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris l'Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Diest to Basel?

The distance between Diest and Basel is 949 km. The road distance is 536.3 km.

How do I travel from Diest to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Diest to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 27m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Diest to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Diest to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Diest to Basel train from?

Diest to Basel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Diest station.

Train or bus from Diest to Basel?

The best way to get from Diest to Basel is to train via Paris which takes 7h 27m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 65 and takes 11h 12m.

Where does the Diest to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Diest to Basel train arrive?

Diest to Basel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Diest to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Diest to Basel is 536 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Diest to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Diest to Basel?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1274+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Diest to Basel by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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 Diest to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
7h 27m
CHF 140–280
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBBbus N506 / ...
11h 12m
CHF 46–61
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Diest to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
10h 11m
Drive 536.3 km
1. Drive from Diest to Baselcar 536.3 km
5h 28m
CHF 84–122
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Diest to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)plane BRU - BSL
6h 2m
CHF 79–220
Train
1. Take the train from Diest to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
7h 37m
CHF 120–230
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Diest to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 37m
CHF 103–234
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Diest to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
6h 18m
CHF 99–327

Diest to Basel by train and foot

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7h 27mAverage Duration

CHF 140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 949.1 km
Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a train from Diest to Basel Sbb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBB 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 40–55 and the journey takes 7h 55m. FlixBus-eu also services this route 3 times a day.

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