How to travel from Brussels to Basel

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Basel

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $114.

Distance: 270 miles (435 km)

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Driving

$65

Average price

Cheapest

$251

Average price

$319

Average price

$194

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

8h 42m

Average total duration

8h 12m

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30m

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5h 33m

Average total duration

5h 3m

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30m

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5h 45m

Average total duration

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2h 45m

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3h 0m

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5h 50m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.3 - 2.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Basel is a bus with an average price of $65 (€53).

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Basel:

A bus is $186 (€152) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Basel costing on average $251 (€205).

A bus is $254 (€208) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Basel costing on average $319 (€261).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 3m.

Bus takes on average 8h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Brussels and Basel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Brussels to Basel among Omio's users.

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from Brussels to Basel

How to get from Brussels to Basel by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Brussels to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4740
    8:40 PM7h30
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    4:10 AMBasel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4740
    8:40 PM7h30
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    4:10 AMBasel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLM CityhopperKL1700 · KL1943
    6:20 AM3h25
    Brussels Airport
    9:45 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $6321One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 11 · ICE 103
    6:23 AM6h25
    Brussels-Midi
    12:48 PMBasel SBB
    $1831One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9450+TER96247+SNCF | TGV INOUI9531
    2:43 PM5h55
    Brussels-Midi
    8:38 PMBasel SBB
    $3051One-way
    2 transfers
  • Eurostar9302+SNCF | TGV Lyria9211
    6:32 AM6h51
    Brussels-Midi
    1:23 PMBasel SBB
    $3051One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY8989 · VY6260
    10:15 PM11h40
    Brussels Airport
    9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1721One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY8985 · VY6260
    9:15 PM12h40
    Brussels Airport
    9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1821One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY8983 · VY6260
    6:05 PM15h50
    Brussels Airport
    9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $2931One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Brussels to Basel

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Brussels to Basel, 74,55% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Brussels to Basel and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Basel

Travel to Basel 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 Brussels to Basel.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Basel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Basel is a bus with an average price of $65 (€53).

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Basel:

A bus is $186 (€152) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Basel costing on average $251 (€205).

A bus is $254 (€208) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Basel costing on average $319 (€261).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 3m.

Bus takes on average 8h 12m.

The distance from Brussels to Basel is approximately 270 miles (435 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Basel is:
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Basel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Basel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Basel SBB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF to go to Basel by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Vueling, Air France to go to Basel by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Brussels to Basel:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Zurich, Strasbourg, Colmar, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.
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