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 75 and takes 11h 11m.

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 SBB via Leuven Station perron 12 and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.

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 24m.

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 24m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m 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 24m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 11m.

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?

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Diest to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 24m
CHF 144–382
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N506 / ...
11h 11m
CHF 41–71
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 85–123
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 112–289
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 174–292
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Pfaffenthal-Kirchbergtrain
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 20m
CHF 155–446
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Diest to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 56m
CHF 160–387
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Diest to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
8h 11m
CHF 125–379

Diest to Basel by train and foot

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7h 24mAverage Duration

CHF 144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 949 km
Duration: 7h 24m

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 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBB twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–65 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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