Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from Brussels to Basel?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Brussels to Basel: Most travelers take a bus from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). Most travelers catch their flight from Brussels Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.

What companies run services between Brussels and Basel?

The following travel companies offer services from Brussels to Basel: Travel with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Basel by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find BlaBlaCar Bus Brussels to Basel tickets on Omio for $26 (€23). Travel with Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Vueling Airlines or Austrian Airlines to go to Basel by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Vueling Airlines Brussels to Basel tickets on Omio for $108 (€94). Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV or TGV INOUI to go to Basel by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Brussels to Basel tickets on Omio for $104 (€90).

Can I find a direct route from Brussels to Basel?

Yes, there are direct routes from Brussels to Basel with the following travel companies: You'll find 2 direct buses a day to Basel with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Direct services to Basel tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

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Travel Information between Brussels and Basel

Distance	269 miles (434 km)
Available travel modes	Train, bus or flight
Ticket price range	$26 - $108
Cheapest mode	Bus • $26 (€23) • 7 h 40 min
Fastest mode	Flight • $108 (€94) • 4 h 45 min
Popular travel companies	FlixBus, Brussels Airlines or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 269 miles (434 km) from Brussels to Basel. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, Brussels Airlines or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Brussels to Basel.

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from Brussels to Basel

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

Our recommendation

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

08:45PM7h40

Bruxelles, Gare du Nord

04:25AMBasel

$711One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

10:00PM7h50

Bruxelles, Gare du Nord

05:50AMBasel

$681One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

06:15AM4h25

Brussels Airport (BRU)

10:40AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)

$2991One-way

1 transfer

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Flight

06:00PM8h00

Bruxelles, Gare du Nord

02:00AMBasel

$911One-way

0 transfers

02:45PM7h20

Brussels Airport (BRU)

10:05PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)

$2991One-way

1 transfer

08:05AM6h00

Brussels Airport (BRU)

02:05PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)

$17331One-way

2 transfers

06:15AM7h50

Brussels Airport (BRU)

02:05PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)

$17331One-way

2 transfers

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How to get from Brussels to Basel

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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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Find the best journey to Basel from Brussels with FlixBus, Brussels Airlines and BlaBlaCar Bus. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most convenient route has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

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Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel to Basel from Brussels. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

Brussels Airlines is Belgium’s leading airline. Check the ticket fares for your travel between Brussels and Basel: Economy Classic, Economy Flex and Business.

EasyJet is a British multinational budget airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN) and the largest UK-based airline based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to more than 150 destinations in Europe and North Africa, making it a very popular low-cost carrier for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, tickets are non-refundable, and no complimentary snacks are served onboard. All easyJet fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for travelers bringing hand luggage and checked luggage.

FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Basel

FAQs: 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.

There are 3 travel options from Brussels to Basel: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Basel from Brussels is by taking a bus, which costs on average $26 (€23).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Brussels to Basel:

Taking a bus costs $81 (€71) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $108 (€94) for the same trip.

Taking a bus costs $77 (€67) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $104 (€90).

The fastest way from Brussels to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 4 h 45 min.

There are alternative travel options to Basel that take longer:

Bus takes on average 7 h 40 min.

Getting to Basel by train takes 5 h 12 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 269 miles (434 km) between Brussels and Basel.

The average frequency per day from Brussels to Basel is:

2 buses per day.
Around 1 train per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Brussels to Basel:

Most travelers take a bus from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
Most travelers catch their flight from Brussels Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.

The following travel companies offer services from Brussels to Basel:

Travel with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Basel by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find BlaBlaCar Bus Brussels to Basel tickets on Omio for $26 (€23).
Travel with Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Vueling Airlines or Austrian Airlines to go to Basel by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Vueling Airlines Brussels to Basel tickets on Omio for $108 (€94).
Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV or TGV INOUI to go to Basel by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Brussels to Basel tickets on Omio for $104 (€90).

Yes, there are direct routes from Brussels to Basel with the following travel companies:

You'll find 2 direct buses a day to Basel with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus.

Direct services to Basel tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Looking to extend your trip from Brussels to Basel? Many Omio customers who go from Brussels to Basel usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Zurich, Milan, Strasbourg or Amsterdam. If you're looking to explore Paris, Zurich, Milan, Strasbourg or Amsterdam from Basel, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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