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

The cheapest way to get from Tongeren to Basel is to train and bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 12h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tongeren to Basel is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between Tongeren and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Tongeren station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Tongeren Station and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Maastricht and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Tongeren and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Tongeren to Basel. However, there are services departing from Tongres and arriving at Basel SBB via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Tongeren to Basel?

The distance between Tongeren and Basel is 638 km. The road distance is 488.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Tongeren to Basel without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Tongeren to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tongeren to Basel bus from?

Tongeren to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.

Where do I catch the Tongeren to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Tongeren to Basel?

The best way to get from Tongeren to Basel is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 9h 44m.

Where does the Tongeren to Basel bus arrive?

Tongeren to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where does the Tongeren to Basel train arrive?

Tongeren to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Tongeren to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Tongeren to Basel is 489 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Tongeren to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1247+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Tongeren to Basel by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
6h 57m
CHF 63–321
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Luxembourgtrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Metz Central Bus Station to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
12h 41m
CHF 32–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Basel Euroairport FRbus N831
9h 44m
CHF 41–63
Drive 488.8 km
1. Drive from Tongeren to Baselcar 488.8 km
5h 4m
CHF 77–111
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hasselt to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 38m
CHF 105–250
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
6h 57m
CHF 73–261
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
5h 46m
CHF 142–340
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Pfaffenthal-Kirchbergtrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 35m
CHF 115–304
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Hasselt 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
7h 6m
CHF 104–330
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 9m
CHF 109–329

Tongeren to Basel by train

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Distance: 638.1 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a train from Tongres to Basel SBB via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Basel Euroairport FR 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 35–55 and the journey takes 7h 41m.

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