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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Ostend to Basel

Cheapest
6 h 21 min
Car
680 km.
from $37

Transport providers

Bus operators

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$54.35

Pistoia viaggi

Phone:
+393293958604
Email:
Website:
pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Gent to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
9h 19m
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
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$706.52
Plane from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$423.91

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$815.22
Plane from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$423.91

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
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$521.74

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$760.87
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$489.13

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$119.57
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.09–$173.91
Train from Strasbourg to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.09–$54.35

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$76.09–$141.30
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$206.52
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$54.35–$103.26

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$33.70–$86.96
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.48–$45.65
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.70–$86.96

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$76.09–$163.04
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.65–$97.83
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.09–$163.04

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$86.96

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 Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39
Train from Ostende to Gent-Sint-Pieters
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.61–$11.96
Train from Gent-Sint-Pieters to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.30–$18.48
Train from Ostende to Anvers-Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Basel is to train and bus which costs $50 - $76.09 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Basel is to drive which takes 6h 19m and costs $130.43 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Basel. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Bruges and Gent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Basel. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Basel Sbb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Ostend to Basel?

The distance between Ostend and Basel is 1003 km. The road distance is 656.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 54m and costs $141.30 - $413.04 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Ostend to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Basel bus from?

Ostend to Basel bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Gent station.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Ostend to Basel?

The best way to get from Ostend to Basel is to train via Paris which takes 6h 54m and costs $141.30 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 9m.

Where does the Ostend to Basel bus arrive?

Ostend to Basel bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse station.

Where does the Ostend to Basel train arrive?

Ostend to Basel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Ostend to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Basel is 656 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Ostend to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Ostend 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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