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Compare bus, train, and flight for Basel to Liège
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Liège among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, while a flight costs an average of $592.
Distance: 231 miles (372 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$123 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $592 Average price | $179 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 46m Average total duration 8h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Liège, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Liège:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Liège costing on average $123.
A bus is $532 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Liège costing on average $592.
Other travel options to Liège take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 15m.
Bus takes on average 8h 46m.
Tickets start at around $123 compared to roughly $179 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $57. The journey takes 5h 45m versus 4h 55m 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 Liège
How to get from Basel to Liège by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Liège is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:25 PM 11h05 Basel 10:30 AM Liège $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:25 PM 11h05 Basel 10:30 AM Liège $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:50 PM 7h35 Basel 4:25 AM Liège $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:05 PM 11h05 Basel 10:10 AM Liège $65 1 One-way 0 transfers9:50 PM 7h35 Basel 5:25 AM Liège $75 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Liège:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Liège costing on average $123.
A bus is $532 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Liège costing on average $592.
Other travel options to Liège take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 15m.
Bus takes on average 8h 46m.
- Around 33 flights per day.
- Around 23 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Liège as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Liège-Guillemins.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins).
- Travel with KLM, British Airways, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, Vueling to go to Liège by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Liège by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn, TGV to go to Liège by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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