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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leuven to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 38m. 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 $47, and a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 263 miles (424 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$211 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $192 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration Fastest 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 25m Average total duration 11h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Basel:
A bus is $139 (€114) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Basel costing on average $211 (€173).
A bus is $195 (€159) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leuven to Basel costing on average $266 (€218).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 55m.
Flight takes on average 12h 43m.
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How to get from Leuven to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leuven to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4:15 PM14h10Leuven6:25 AMBasel$471One-way0 transfers
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- 4:15 PM14h10Leuven6:25 AMBasel$471One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:15 PM14h10Leuven6:25 AMBasel$471One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Basel:
A bus is $139 (€114) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Basel costing on average $211 (€173).
A bus is $195 (€159) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leuven to Basel costing on average $266 (€218).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 55m.
Flight takes on average 12h 43m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leuven and Basel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Leuven station and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Buses mostly depart from Leuven, Diestsepoort and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Basel by train.
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