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Compare bus, train, and flight for Basel to Leuven
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Basel to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF82 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF82, while a flight costs an average of CHF551.
Distance: 263 miles (424 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF551 Average price | CHF149 Average price | CHF82 Average price Cheapest | CHF160 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 13m Average total duration 10h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Leuven:
A bus is CHF67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Leuven costing on average CHF149.
A bus is CHF469 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Leuven costing on average CHF551.
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 9m.
Bus takes on average 11h 13m.
Tickets start at around CHF149 compared to roughly CHF160 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF12. The journey takes 5h 39m versus 5h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Leuven
How to get from Basel to Leuven by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Leuven is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4:40 PM12h50Basel5:30 AMLeuvenCHF501One-way0 transfers
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- 4:40 PM12h50Basel5:30 AMLeuvenCHF501One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:40 PM12h50Basel5:30 AMLeuvenCHF501One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:40 PM12h50Basel4:30 AMLeuvenCHF781One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Leuven:
A bus is CHF67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Leuven costing on average CHF149.
A bus is CHF469 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Leuven costing on average CHF551.
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 9m.
Bus takes on average 11h 13m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Leuven as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Leuven station.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Leuven, Diestsepoort.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leuven by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Air France, KLM to go to Leuven by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Leuven by train.
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