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

The cheapest way to get from Tongeren to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 9h 44m.

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 6m 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 7h 8m.

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 7h 8m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m 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 7h 8m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 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 6m to drive from Tongeren to Basel.

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

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Tongeren to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 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
7h 8m
CHF 105–289
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N831
9h 44m
CHF 36–67
Drive 488.8 km
1. Drive from Tongeren to Baselcar 488.8 km
5h 6m
CHF 80–115
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 37m
CHF 163–443
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 12 / ...
7h 16m
CHF 110–459
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Luxembourgtrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 2m
CHF 53–104
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 58m
CHF 129–353
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Tongres to Lierretrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
6h 45m
CHF 134–343
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins 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 11m
CHF 154–484
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 25m
CHF 125–366
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 46m
CHF 133–393

Tongeren to Basel by train

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Distance: 638.3 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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 7h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Basel Euroairport FR twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–60 and the journey takes 7h 41m.

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