How to travel from Basel to Brussels

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Brussels

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Basel to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $116.

Distance: 270 miles (435 km)

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Driving

$61

Average price

Cheapest

$242

Average price

$389

Average price

$194

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

8h 41m

Average total duration

8h 11m

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30m

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5h 24m

Average total duration

4h 54m

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5h 41m

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2h 41m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

5h 55m

Average total duration

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0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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1.3 - 2.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Brussels is a bus with an average price of $61 (€50).

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Brussels:

A bus is $182 (€150) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Brussels costing on average $242 (€200).

A bus is $328 (€271) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Brussels costing on average $389 (€321).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Brussels is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 41m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 54m.

Bus takes on average 8h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Basel and Brussels including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Basel to Brussels among Omio's users.

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from Basel to Brussels

How to get from Basel to Brussels by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Basel to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4743
    9:00 PM7h55
    Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
    4:55 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4743
    9:00 PM7h55
    Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
    4:55 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLM CityhopperKL1942 · KL1703
    6:30 AM3h10
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    9:40 AMBrussels Airport
    $20341One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12108+Eurostar9377+TER96282
    1:24 PM6h53
    Basel SBB
    8:17 PMBrussels-Midi
    $2371One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12108+Eurostar9477+TER96282
    1:24 PM6h53
    Basel SBB
    8:17 PMBrussels-Midi
    $2371One-way
    2 transfers
  • TER96282+SNCF | TGV INOUI12108+Eurostar9387
    1:24 PM8h20
    Basel SBB
    9:44 PMBrussels-Midi
    $2371One-way
    2 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus4739
    1:05 AM7h35
    Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
    8:40 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $731One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY6261 · VY8984
    1:25 PM7h15
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    8:40 PMBrussels Airport
    $3131One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6261 · VY8988
    1:25 PM8h05
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    9:30 PMBrussels Airport
    $3131One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA765+BA CityflyerBA8455+Eurostar9398
    6:40 AM16h26
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    11:06 PMBrussels-Midi
    $3391One-way
    2 transfers

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How to get from Basel to Brussels

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Basel to Brussels, 83,87% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Basel to Brussels and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Brussels

Travel to Brussels easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Brussels.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Basel and Brussels including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Brussels is a bus with an average price of $61 (€50).

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Brussels:

A bus is $182 (€150) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Brussels costing on average $242 (€200).

A bus is $328 (€271) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Brussels costing on average $389 (€321).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Brussels is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 41m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 54m.

Bus takes on average 8h 11m.

The distance from Basel to Brussels is approximately 270 miles (435 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Brussels is:
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Brussels as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Brussels:
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
  • Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe to go to Brussels by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Brussels by train.
  • Travel with Vueling, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines to go to Brussels by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Basel to Brussels:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Basel to Brussels often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London, Luxembourg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brussels and these popular destinations at a great price.
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