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Leuven to Basel

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558 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Leuven to Basel

Composite routes from Leuven to Basel

Cheapest
5 h 22 min
Car
558 km.
from $30
Fastest
1 h 13 min
Plane
Other
5 h 22 min
Rideshare
558 km.
from $7.28
7 h 23 min
424 km.
from $135.65
8 h 40 min
424 km.
from $57.41
5 h 2 min
Bus, Plane
423 km.
from $189.41
5 h 55 min
Train, Plane
423 km.
from $172.68

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$47.83–$70.65

Pistoia viaggi

Phone:
+393293958604
Email:
Website:
pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
8h 29m
Frequency:
Once a week

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$597.83
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$815.22

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$760.87

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.48–$228.26

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$391.30
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$760.87
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$456.52

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$760.87

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.48–$45.65

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.65–$97.83

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$54.35–$65.22
Train from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.78–$70.65

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.87–$65.22

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Louvain to Liège-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04
Train from Ottignies to Luxembourg
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17
Train from Louvain to Anvers-Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.87

Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

Phone:
+352 24 89 24 89
Website:
cfl.lu/fr-fr
Train from Luxembourg to Mulhouse
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.18

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Leuven to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Basel is to train which costs $31.52 - $50 and takes 8h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leuven to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Basel is to fly and train which takes 5h 2m and costs $130.43 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Basel. However, there are services departing from Leuven Wijnpers and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Basel. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Liege-Guillemins and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Leuven to Basel?

The distance between Leuven and Basel is 694 km. The road distance is 535.3 km.

How do I travel from Leuven to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Leuven to Basel without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 23m and costs $119.57 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Leuven to Basel?

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Leuven to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Basel bus from?

Leuven to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Basel train from?

Leuven to Basel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.

Train, bus or fly from Leuven to Basel?

The best way to get from Leuven to Basel is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 23m and costs $119.57 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels-North train station, which costs $50 - $76.09 and takes 9h 51m, you could also fly, which costs $65.22 - $326.09 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Leuven to Basel bus arrive?

Leuven to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where does the Leuven to Basel train arrive?

Leuven to Basel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Basel is 535 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Leuven to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Leuven to Basel?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 949+ hotels available in Basel. Prices start at $58.93 per night.
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