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 30 - SFr 90 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 95 - SFr 240.

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 Wijnpers and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Brussels-North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.

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 27m.

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 27m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m 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 27m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 230 and takes 5h 25m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 10h 38m.

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 1273+ 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, TGV), 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 Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
6h 27m
CHF 91–259
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 35–87
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 25m
CHF 81–223
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 112–225
Bus
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 4m
CHF 96–237
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
6h
CHF 95–313
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 145–356
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 118–324

Leuven to Basel by train

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6h 27mAverage Duration

CHF 91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 865.9 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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 27m. Alternatively, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, and three other airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL) every 4 hours.

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