What is the cheapest way to get from Basel SBB Station to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Basel SBB Station to Leuven is to bus via Brussels-North train station which costs €50 - €90 and takes 9h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel SBB Station to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Basel SBB Station to Leuven is to train and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs €120 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Basel SBB Station and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel SBB Station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Basel SBB Station and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Basel SBB Station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Leuven via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Basel SBB Station to Leuven?

The distance between Basel SBB Station and Leuven is 681 km. The road distance is 528.2 km.

How do I travel from Basel SBB Station to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Basel SBB Station to Leuven without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 47m and costs €110 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Basel SBB Station to Leuven?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Basel SBB Station to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel SBB Station to Leuven bus from?

Basel SBB Station to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel SBB Station to Leuven train from?

Basel SBB Station to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel SBB Station to Leuven?

The best way to get from Basel SBB Station to Leuven is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 47m and costs €110 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels-North train station, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 9h 26m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €280 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Basel SBB Station to Leuven bus arrive?

Basel SBB Station to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Basel SBB Station to Leuven train arrive?

Basel SBB Station to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel SBB Station to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel SBB Station to Leuven is 528 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Basel SBB Station to Leuven.

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Basel SBB Station to Leuven - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Basel SBB Station to Leuven by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, train (TGV), or train

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leuventrain 79
6h 47m
€116–540
Bus via Brussels-North train station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N506 / ...
9h 26m
€53–85
Drive 528.2 km
1. Drive from Basel SBB Station to Leuvencar 528.2 km
5h 35m
€93–133
Fly Basel to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BSL - BRU
5h 46m
€102–271
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Ottigniestrain Ic / ...
8h 15m
€111–227
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Stationbus
10h 26m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
5h 10m
€123–343
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 29m
€136–405
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
7h 9m
€142–465

Basel SBB Station to Leuven by train

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Distance: 681.1 km
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Basel SBB Station, Switzerland and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Leuven via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Köln Hbf in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train station twice daily. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 8h.

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