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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Basel is to train and bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 65 and takes 10h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Basel is to drive and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Basel. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Basel Sbb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris l'Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

How far is it from Ostend to Basel?

The distance between Ostend and Basel is 820 km. The road distance is 641.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 41m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 360.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Ostend to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Basel train from?

Ostend to Basel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.

Train or bus from Ostend to Basel?

The best way to get from Ostend to Basel is to train via Paris which takes 7h 41m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 18m.

Where does the Ostend to Basel train arrive?

Ostend to Basel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Ostend to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Basel is 642 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Ostend to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Ostend to Basel by car, plane, train (Eurostar), train, bus, 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.

Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
best
1. Drive from Ostend to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
4h 28m
CHF 109–293
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Baselbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 1m
CHF 46–65
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
7h 41m
CHF 142–355
Drive 641.6 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Baselcar 641.6 km
6h 34m
CHF 102–147
Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Drive from Ostend to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 58m
CHF 169–367
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)plane BRU - BSL
7h 39m
CHF 89–245
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 4m
CHF 124–289
Train
1. Take the train from Ostende 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 54m
CHF 132–245
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Ghent Dampoortbus 826 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
12h 18m

Ostend to Basel by train and foot

54Weekly Services

7h 41mAverage Duration

CHF 142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 820 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Ostende to Basel Sbb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ostende to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Bruges, Bruges, Ghent Dampoort, and Gent in around 12h 18m.

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