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Compare train, bus, 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 prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $69.
Distance: 231 miles (372 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$149 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $187 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 59m Average total duration 8h 29m Onboard + 30m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Liège:
A bus is $95 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Liège costing on average $149 (€119).
A bus is $189 (€151) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Liège costing on average $242 (€194).
Other travel options to Liège take longer:
Flight takes on average 8h 27m.
Bus takes on average 8h 29m.
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.
FlixBus1:25 AM8h15Basel, Bahnhof9:40 AMLiège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)$631One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:25 AM8h15Basel, Bahnhof9:40 AMLiège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)$631One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 200 · ICE 3149:16 AM5h27Basel SBB2:43 PMLiège-Guillemins$2301One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 372 · ICE 1645 · ICE 1410:16 AM6h27Basel SBB4:43 PMLiège-Guillemins$2161One-way2 transfers
ICE 374 · IC 1947 · ICE 3148:16 AM6h27Basel SBB2:43 PMLiège-Guillemins$2161One-way2 transfers
ICE 370 · IC 2012 · ICE 1212:16 PM6h27Basel SBB6:43 PMLiège-Guillemins$2161One-way2 transfers
4739 · 521191:05 AM11h05Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)12:10 PMLiege, Train Station Guillemins$891One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Liège:
A bus is $95 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Liège costing on average $149 (€119).
A bus is $189 (€151) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Liège costing on average $242 (€194).
Other travel options to Liège take longer:
Flight takes on average 8h 27m.
Bus takes on average 8h 29m.
- Around 22 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 Liège as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Liège-Guillemins.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe to go to Liège by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Liège by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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