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4.6Travel Information between Basel and Leuven
 Distance | 263 miles (424 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $40 - $102 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $40 (€36) • 12 h 50 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $102 (€92) • 5 h 50 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a train, bus or flight to travel 263 miles (424 km) between Basel and Leuven. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Basel to Leuven.
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How to get from Basel to Leuven by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Basel to Leuven is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Leuven
Travel to Leuven 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 Leuven.
There are 3 ways to get from Basel to Leuven: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between Basel and Leuven is a bus with an average price of $40 (€36).
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Leuven:
Taking a bus costs $63 (€56) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $102 (€92).
A bus is $26 (€23) less than a train with an average ticket price of $65 (€59) from Basel to Leuven.
The quickest way to travel from Basel to Leuven is by flight, which takes on average 5 h 50 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 12 h 50 min of travel time.
Getting to Leuven by train takes 6 h 17 min on average.
The distance from Basel to Leuven is approximately 263 miles (424 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Leuven is:
- Around 2 buses per day.
- 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Leuven as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Basel to Leuven:
The following travel companies offer services from Basel to Leuven:
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leuven by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Basel to Leuven tickets on Omio for $40 (€36).
- Deutsche Bahn or Trenitalia EuroCity can take you to Leuven by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Basel to Leuven for $65 (€59).
Yes, there are direct routes from Basel to Leuven with the following travel companies:
- You can take a direct bus with.
- You can travel directly by train with.
Direct services to Leuven tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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