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

The cheapest way to get from Lier to Basel is to bus via Basel SBB which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 11h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lier to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 29m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct bus between Lier and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Lier to Basel. However, there are services departing from Lier Markt and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Lier and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Lier to Basel. However, there are services departing from Lierre and arriving at Basel Sbb via Anvers-Central, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Lier to Basel?

The distance between Lier and Basel is 895 km. The road distance is 566 km.

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

The best way to get from Lier to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 6m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Lier to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lier to Basel bus from?

Lier to Basel bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Lier Markt station.

Where do I catch the Lier to Basel train from?

Lier to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Anvers-Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Lier to Basel?

The best way to get from Lier to Basel is to train via Paris which takes 7h 6m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 and takes 10h 42m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 280 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Lier to Basel bus arrive?

Lier to Basel bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B6 station.

Where does the Lier to Basel train arrive?

Lier to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Lier to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Lier to Basel is 566 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Lier to Basel.

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Lier to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, train (TGV), or train

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
7h 6m
CHF 203–366
Bus via Basel SBB
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lier Markt to Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B6bus 20a
2. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N846
11h 2m
CHF 43–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lier Markt to Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B6bus 20a
2. Take the bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 42m
CHF 48–88
Drive 566 km
1. Drive from Lier to Baselcar 566 km
5h 50m
CHF 93–134
Fly Brussels Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)plane BRU - BSL
6h 16m
CHF 100–280
Train
1. Take the train from Lierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
7h 11m
CHF 179–298
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 39m
CHF 120–326
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
5h 29m
CHF 119–313
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 53m
CHF 159–409
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Luxembourgtrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 28m
CHF 164–477

Lier to Basel by train

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7h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 894.9 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Lierre to Basel Sbb via Anvers-Central, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lier Markt to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats in around 10h 42m.

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