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

The cheapest way to get from Diest to Basel is to train and bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 110 and takes 11h 29m.

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 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, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Leuven Station perron 12 and Brussels-North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.

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 28m.

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 28m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m 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 Pistoia viaggi, depart from Brussels-North 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 28m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 38m.

Where does the Diest to Basel bus arrive?

Diest to Basel bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 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?

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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-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 28m
CHF 134–328
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hasselt to Liège-Guilleminstrain S41
2. Take the bus from Liège Guillemins to Basel SBBbus N473 / ...
11h 29m
CHF 37–103
Drive 536.3 km
1. Drive from Diest to Baselcar 536.3 km
5h 28m
CHF 87–125
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
CHF 93–240
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 35m
CHF 114–258
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
11h 38m
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 39m
CHF 108–254
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 16m
CHF 99–332

Diest to Basel by train and foot

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7h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 949 km
Duration: 7h 28m

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 28m. Alternatively, Pistoia viaggi operates a bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse once a week, and the journey takes 8h 29m.

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