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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Sint-Gillis
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Basel to Sint-Gillis among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a train costs an average of $100.
Distance: 269 miles (433 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$39 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price | $202 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 7m Average total duration 7h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Sint-Gillis:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Sint-Gillis costing on average $100.
A bus is $67 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Sint-Gillis costing on average $106.
Other travel options to Sint-Gillis take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 56m.
Bus takes on average 8h 7m.
Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $202 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $163. The journey takes 7h 37m versus 5h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Basel to Sint-Gillis by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Sint-Gillis is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:25 PM7h30Basel3:55 AMSint-Gillis$371One-way0 transfers
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8:25 PM7h30Basel3:55 AMSint-Gillis$371One-way0 transfers
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8:25 PM7h30Basel3:55 AMSint-Gillis$371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Sint-Gillis:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Sint-Gillis costing on average $100.
A bus is $67 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Sint-Gillis costing on average $106.
Other travel options to Sint-Gillis take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 56m.
Bus takes on average 8h 7m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Sint-Gillis as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Sint-Gillis by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Sint-Gillis by bus.
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