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 60 and takes 10h 14m.

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 3m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Leuven Station perron 12 and arriving at Basel SBB via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

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 Sbb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Leuven to Basel?

The distance between Leuven and Basel is 866 km. The road distance is 525.2 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 Paris which takes 6h 48m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m 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 Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Leuven to Basel?

The best way to get from Leuven to Basel is to train via Paris which takes 6h 48m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 60 and takes 10h 14m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 220 and takes 5h 38m.

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 Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Leuven to Basel?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Leuven to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, train (TGV), or train

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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
6h 48m
CHF 100–280
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N506 / ...
10h 14m
CHF 43–58
Drive 525.2 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Baselcar 525.2 km
5h 33m
CHF 82–119
Fly Brussels Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)plane BRU - BSL
5h 38m
CHF 72–213
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
7h 32m
CHF 117–236
Bus via Leuven Wijnpers
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
10h 38m
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 3m
CHF 96–227
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
5h 44m
CHF 161–391
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
7h 34m
CHF 118–334

Leuven to Basel by train

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6h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 865.8 km
Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Basel Sbb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBB twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 40–55 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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