How to travel from Leuven to Basel

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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 €32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 37m. 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 €32, and a train costs an average of €67.

Distance: 263 miles (424 km)

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€147

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€56

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6h 7m

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5h 37m

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12h 19m

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11h 49m

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from Leuven to Basel

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

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

FlixBus
03:15PM14h20
Leuven
05:35AMBasel
$651One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
03:15PM14h20
Leuven
05:35AMBasel
$651One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
09:00PM12h40
Leuven
09:40AMBasel
$731One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leuven 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 Leuven to Basel.

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There are 3 options to travel between Leuven and Basel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Leuven to Basel is a bus with an average price of $40 (€32).

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

A bus is $44 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Basel costing on average $84 (€67).

A bus is $113 (€90) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leuven to Basel costing on average $153 (€122).

The fastest way to travel from Leuven to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 6h 19m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 25m.

Bus takes on average 11h 15m.

The distance from Leuven to Basel is approximately 263 miles (424 km).
The average frequency per day from Leuven to Basel is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leuven to Basel:
  • Buses mostly depart from Leuven, Diestsepoort and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
  • Trains mostly depart from Leuven station and arrive in Basel SBB.
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leuven to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, De Lijn to go to Basel by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Basel by train.
Omio customers who travel from Leuven 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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