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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels Central Station to Basel is to bus via Brussels - Midi Train Station which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels Central Station to Basel is to fly and train which takes 5h 5m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels Central Station and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels Central Station station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Brussels - Midi Train Station and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels Central Station and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels Central Station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bruxelles-Central and arriving at Basel Sbb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Brussels Central Station to Basel?

The distance between Brussels Central Station and Basel is 836 km. The road distance is 530.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels Central Station to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 53m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Brussels Central Station to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels Central Station to Basel bus from?

Brussels Central Station to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where do I catch the Brussels Central Station to Basel train from?

Brussels Central Station to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Brussels Central Station to Basel?

The best way to get from Brussels Central Station to Basel is to train via Paris which takes 5h 53m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels - Midi Train Station, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 8h 34m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 250 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Brussels Central Station to Basel bus arrive?

Brussels Central Station to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where does the Brussels Central Station to Basel train arrive?

Brussels Central Station to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Brussels Central Station to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels Central Station to Basel is 531 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Brussels Central Station to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Brussels Central Station to Basel?

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Brussels Central Station to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Brussels Central Station to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, train (TGV), or train

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
5h 53m
CHF 146–323
Bus via Brussels - Midi Train Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 34m
CHF 45–81
Drive 530.8 km
1. Drive from Brussels Central Station to Baselcar 530.8 km
5h 29m
CHF 88–126
Fly Brussels Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)plane BRU - BSL
5h 42m
CHF 94–248
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
6h 27m
CHF 162–276
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
9h 33m
Fly Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 5m
CHF 114–320
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
5h 43m
CHF 158–370
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Luxembourgtrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 11m
CHF 159–468

Brussels Central Station to Basel by train

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Distance: 835.7 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Brussels Central Station, Belgium and Basel, Switzerland?

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. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 45–80 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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