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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Brussels is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Brussels is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Brussels?

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 25m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Brussels?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Oelde and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Hamm and Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Basel to Brussels?

The distance between Basel and Brussels is 383 km. The road distance is 333.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Brussels without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 22m and costs €100 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Basel to Brussels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Brussels bus from?

Basel to Brussels bus services, operated by Regionalverkehr Münsterland GmbH, depart from Beckum, Busbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Brussels train from?

Basel to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamm station.

Train or bus from Basel to Brussels?

The best way to get from Basel to Brussels is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 22m and costs €100 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Basel to Brussels bus arrive?

Basel to Brussels bus services, operated by Regionalverkehr Münsterland GmbH, arrive at Münster Von-Steuben-Straße station.

Where does the Basel to Brussels train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Brussels?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Brussels is 333 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Basel to Brussels.

Where can I stay near Brussels?

There are 1761+ hotels available in Brussels.

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There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Brussels by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Hamm to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
5h 22m
€102–315
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Beckum, Busbahnhof to Münster Von-Steuben-Straßebus S30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Brussels Southbus N71
8h 25m
€38–65
Drive 333.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Brusselscar 333.3 km
3h 20m
€52–75
Train
1. Take the train from Oelde to Dortmund Hbftrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
6h 46m
Train #2
1. Take the train from Oelde to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
7h 8m

Basel to Brussels by bus

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Distance: 383.4 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Basel, Germany and Brussels, Belgium?

You can take a vehicle from Basel to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Oelde, Hamm(Westf)Hbf, Hamm, and Koeln Hbf in around 5h 22m. 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 25m.

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