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

The cheapest way to get from Liège to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 29 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liège to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 390.

Is there a direct bus between Liège and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Liège Guillemins and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Liège and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Liège to Basel. However, there are services departing from Liege-Guillemins and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Liège to Basel?

The distance between Liège and Basel is 624 km. The road distance is 462.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Liège to Basel without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 40m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Liège to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liège to Basel bus from?

Liège to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liège Guillemins station.

Where do I catch the Liège to Basel train from?

Liège to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Liege-Guillemins station.

Train or bus from Liège to Basel?

The best way to get from Liège to Basel is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 40m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus via Basel Euroairport FR, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 55 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Liège to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Liège to Basel train arrive?

Liège to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Liège to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Liège to Basel is 462 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Liège to Basel.

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

Book your Liège to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Liège to Basel?

Book your Liège to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Liège to Basel by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bf20 / ...
5h 40m
CHF 73–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liège Guillemins to Basel SBBN473 / ...
8h 20m
CHF 29–60
Bus via Basel Euroairport FR
1. Take the bus from Liège Guillemins to Basel Euroairport FRN831 / ...
7h 14m
CHF 39–55
Drive 462.1 km
1. Drive from Liège to Basel462.1 km
5h 11m
CHF 76–109
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
4h 9m
CHF 155–381
Train
1. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LuxembourgIc
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Mulhouse VilleTgv
7h 20m
CHF 87–138
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LUX - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 31m
CHF 117–337
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 51m
CHF 114–259
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 44m
CHF 117–317
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 21m
CHF 116–375

Liège to Basel by train

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Distance: 624 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Liege-Guillemins to Basel Bad Bf via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Frankfurt in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Liège Guillemins to Basel Euroairport FR once daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–50 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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