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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Basel is to fly and train which takes 5h 2m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Basel. However, there are services departing from Leuven Lüdenscheid and arriving at Basel SBB via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Basel. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Liege-Guillemins and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Leuven to Basel?

The distance between Leuven and Basel is 677 km. The road distance is 524.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Basel without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 6h 19m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Leuven to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leuven to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leuven to Basel?

The best way to get from Leuven to Basel is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 6h 19m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 40m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 260 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Leuven to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leuven to Basel train arrive?

Leuven to Basel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Basel is 525 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Leuven to Basel.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Leuven to Basel by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 43
6h 19m
CHF 87–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus 299 / ...
11h 40m
CHF 43–73
Drive 524.8 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Baselcar 524.8 km
5h 33m
CHF 88–127
Fly Brussels Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)plane BRU - BSL
5h 44m
CHF 96–251
Train
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Trn
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
6h 49m
CHF 147–241
Bus via Leuven Wijnpers
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
11h 45m
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 2m
CHF 109–260
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
5h 35m
CHF 132–384

Leuven to Basel by train

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Distance: 676.8 km
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Basel Bad Bf via Liege-Guillemins and Frankfurt in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBB 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 40–70 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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