There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Brussels by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Cologne
best- Take the train from Hamm to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
5h 33m€107–186Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Beckum, Busbahnhof to Münster Von-Steuben-Straßebus S30 / ...
- Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Brussels Southbus N71
8h 21m€38–60Drive 333.3 km
- Drive from Basel to Brusselscar 333.3 km
3h 20m€54–77Train
- Take the train from Oelde to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
6h 38mTrain #2
- Take the train from Oelde to Koeln Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
6h 54mTrain #3
- Take the train from Oelde to Koeln Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
7h 7m
Basel to Brussels by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Brussels is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Brussels is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Wadersloh, Bücker and arriving at Brussels South via Diestedde, Abzw. Oelde, Beckum, Busbahnhof and Münster bus stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Oelde and arriving at Brussels-Nord via Hamm and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Basel and Brussels is 380 km. The road distance is 333.3 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Brussels without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 33m and costs €100 - €190.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Basel to Brussels, including transfers.
Basel to Brussels bus services, operated by Regionalverkehr Münsterland GmbH, depart from Beckum, Busbahnhof station.
Basel to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamm station.
The best way to get from Basel to Brussels is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 33m and costs €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 21m.
What companies run services between Basel, Germany and Brussels, Belgium?
You can take a vehicle from Basel to Brussels-Nord via Oelde, Hamm(Westf)Hbf, Hamm, and Köln Hbf in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wadersloh, Bücker to Brussels South via Diestedde, Dorfplatz, Diestedde, Abzw. Oelde, Beckum, Busbahnhof, Münster Von-Steuben-Straße, and Münster bus stop in around 8h 21m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hamm to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- 0 800 3 / 50 40 30
- [email protected]
- Website
- Regionalverkehr Münsterland GmbH
Bus from Beckum, Busbahnhof to Münster Von-Steuben-Straße
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- Regionalverkehr Münsterland GmbH
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Booking & Getting There
Basel to Brussels bus services, operated by Regionalverkehr Münsterland GmbH, arrive at Münster Von-Steuben-Straße station.
Basel to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Brussels is 333 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Basel to Brussels.
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