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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Basel is to train and bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 120 and takes 9h 37m.

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 4m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 250.

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, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Brussels-North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 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 Sbb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris l'Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Leuven to Basel?

The distance between Leuven and Basel is 920 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 59m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m 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 Pistoia viaggi, depart from Brussels-North 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 59m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 240 and takes 5h 35m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Leuven to Basel bus arrive?

Leuven to Basel bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 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.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1266+ hotels available in Basel.

Leuven to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Leuven 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
6h 59m
CHF 132–325
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Liège Guillemins to Basel SBBbus N473 / ...
9h 37m
CHF 36–117
Drive 525.2 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Baselcar 525.2 km
5h 33m
CHF 85–122
Fly Brussels Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)plane BRU - BSL
5h 35m
CHF 86–233
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
7h 7m
CHF 112–255
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
10h 40m
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 4m
CHF 101–247
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Louvain 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
5h 59m
CHF 97–328
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 41m
CHF 155–401
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 30m
CHF 123–335

Leuven to Basel by train and foot

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6h 59mAverage Duration

CHF 132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 920.2 km
Duration: 6h 59m

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, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, and three other airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL) every 4 hours.

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