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 40 - SFr 130 and takes 11h 10m.

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 26m and costs SFr 85 - 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, Brausebad via Hasselt Station perron 13, Maastricht and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

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 130 - SFr 330.

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 De Lijn, depart from Hasselt Station perron 13.

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 130 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 130 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Diest to Basel bus arrive?

Diest to Basel bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Maastricht Station perron D.

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 26m 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?

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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-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhof83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
7h 27m
CHF 130–328
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 13 to Maastricht Station perron D20a
2. Take the bus from Maastricht to Basel Euroairport FRN831
11h 10m
CHF 43–124
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Diest to Brussels-NordIc / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse
10h 11m
Drive 536.3 km
1. Drive from Diest to Basel536.3 km
5h 26m
CHF 86–124
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Diest to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)BRU - BSL
5h 59m
CHF 95–227
Train
1. Take the train from Diest to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
7h 35m
CHF 120–258
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Diest to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 38m
CHF 105–241
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Diest to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)AMS - BSL
6h 6m
CHF 96–312

Diest to Basel by train and foot

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7h 27mAverage Duration

CHF 130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 949 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, you can take a bus from Diest Atheneum to Basel, Brausebad via Hasselt Station perron 13, Maastricht Station perron D, Maastricht, Basel Euroairport FR, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 11h 10m.

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