The average train between Brussels Central Station and Basel takes 7h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels Central Station to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Brussels Central Station and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels Central Station is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Basel at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Brussels Central Station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Brussels Central Station station and arriving at Basel station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
Brussels Central Station to Basel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Brussels Central Station to Basel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Brussels Central Station to Basel train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brussels Central Station and Basel is 433.7 km. The road distance is 836 km.
You can take a train from Bruxelles-Central to Basel Sbb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 5h 53m.