There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Esch-sur-Alzette by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Bettembourgtrain Ter
3h 55m€57–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourgbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 37m€26–43Drive 321.3 km
- Drive from Basel to Esch-sur-Alzettecar 321.3 km
3h 22m€58–84Fly from Basel
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane BSL - LUX
6h 31m€115–308Bus via Basel Euroairport FR
- Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Luxembourg Gare Centralebus FlixBus N837
6h 57m€30–49Train to Zurich Airport, fly
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
5h 40m€135–415
Basel to Esch-sur-Alzette by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Esch-sur-Alzette is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Esch-sur-Alzette is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Esch-sur-Alzette. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière via Hollerich, AVL Portal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Esch-sur-Alzette. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Esch-sur-Alzette, Gare via Strasbourg, Metz Ville and Bettembourg, Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Basel and Esch-sur-Alzette is 339 km. The road distance is 321.3 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Esch-sur-Alzette without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €55 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Basel to Esch-sur-Alzette, including transfers.
Basel to Esch-sur-Alzette bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Basel to Esch-sur-Alzette train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
The best way to get from Basel to Esch-sur-Alzette is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 37m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €310 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg?
You can take a train from St Louis to Esch-sur-Alzette, Gare via Strasbourg, Metz Ville, and Bettembourg, Gare in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourg twice daily. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Basel to Luxembourg via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €110–400
Flights from Basel to Luxembourg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, Saturday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €100–550
Flights from Zurich Airport to Luxembourg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Wednesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €250–410
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Basel to Luxembourg via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–380
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–450
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Basel to Luxembourg via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–350
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Basel to Luxembourg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Louis to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Metz Ville to Bettembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Luxembourg Gare Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Basel to Esch-sur-Alzette bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Luxembourg station.
Basel to Esch-sur-Alzette train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Esch-sur-Alzette is 321 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Basel to Esch-sur-Alzette.
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