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

The cheapest way to get from Ypres to Basel is to train and bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 11h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ypres to Basel is to train and fly which takes 6h 53m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct train between Ypres and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Ypres to Basel. However, there are services departing from Ypres and arriving at Basel Sbb via Courtrai, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

How far is it from Ypres to Basel?

The distance between Ypres and Basel is 986 km. The road distance is 611.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ypres to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Ypres to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ypres to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Ypres to Basel?

The best way to get from Ypres to Basel is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 55m.

Where does the Ypres to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ypres to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Ypres to Basel is 612 km. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Ypres to Basel.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Ypres to Basel by train (TGV), 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
best
1. Take the train from Courtrai to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
8h 33m
CHF 128–266
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roulers to Brussels-NordIc / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBBN506 / ...
11h 57m
CHF 53–78
Drive 611.8 km
1. Drive from Ypres to Basel611.8 km
7h 12m
CHF 98–141
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Courtrai to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)BRU - BSL
7h 32m
CHF 104–240
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris NordTgv
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhof83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
8h 43m
CHF 117–272
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse
13h 55m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Courtrai to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 11m
CHF 114–254
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Ypres to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)AMS - BSL
6h 53m
CHF 100–317
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Ypres to Courtrai
2. Take the train from Courtrai to Lille Flandres
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
4. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)CDG - BSL
6h 57m
CHF 114–328
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Ypres to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)AMS - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
8h 27m
CHF 150–391

Ypres to Basel by train

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8h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 985.8 km
Duration: 8h 33m

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

You can take a train from Ypres to Basel Sbb via Courtrai, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Strasbourg in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, Pistoia viaggi operates a bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse once a week, and the journey takes 9h 19m.

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