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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels-South Station to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 80 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels-South Station to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 420.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels-South Station and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels - Midi Train Station station and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels-South Station and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels-South Station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Basel Sbb via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Brussels-South Station to Basel?

The distance between Brussels-South Station and Basel is 869 km. The road distance is 532.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels-South Station to Basel without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Brussels-South Station to Basel, including transfers.

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

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

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

Brussels-South Station to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Brussels-South Station to Basel?

The best way to get from Brussels-South Station to Basel is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 80 and takes 7h 30m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 240 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Brussels-South Station to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brussels-South Station to Basel train arrive?

Brussels-South Station to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Brussels-South Station to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels-South Station to Basel is 532 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Brussels-South Station to Basel.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5h 31m
CHF 164–268
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 30m
CHF 45–80
Drive 532.3 km
1. Drive from Brussels-South Station to Baselcar 532.3 km
5h 31m
CHF 88–127
Fly Brussels Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)plane BRU - BSL
5h 53m
CHF 95–239
Bus via Brussels-North
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
9h 44m
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 16m
CHF 115–321
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 20m
CHF 158–367
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi 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 22m
CHF 159–469
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
5h 13m
CHF 163–415

Brussels-South Station to Basel by foot and train

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Distance: 868.5 km
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a vehicle from Brussels-South Station to Basel Sbb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Strasbourg in around 5h 31m. 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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