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Compare train and bus for Zaventem to Basel
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 284 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 284, while a flight costs an average of DKK 2,436.
Distance: 269 miles (433 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
DKK 2,436 Average price | DKK 1,096 Average price | DKK 284 Average price Cheapest | DKK 786 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 30m Average total duration 13h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zaventem to Basel
Compare the available ways to get from Zaventem to Basel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Basel:
A bus is DKK 812 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Basel costing on average DKK 1,096.
A bus is DKK 2,153 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zaventem to Basel costing on average DKK 2,436.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Bus takes on average 13h 30m.
You'll arrive about 3h 9m sooner (2h 22m by flight vs 5h 31m by car). Tickets start at around DKK 2,436 compared to roughly DKK 786 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Zaventem to Basel
How to get from Zaventem to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zaventem to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:30 PM 16h20 Zaventem 12:50 PM Basel DKK 469 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:30 PM 16h20 Zaventem 12:50 PM Basel DKK 469 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:30 PM 16h20 Zaventem 12:50 PM Basel DKK 469 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Basel:
A bus is DKK 812 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Basel costing on average DKK 1,096.
A bus is DKK 2,153 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zaventem to Basel costing on average DKK 2,436.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Bus takes on average 13h 30m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaventem and Basel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Basel by train.
- Travel with KLM, British Airways, Vueling to go to Basel by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
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