How to get from Basel to Brussels
- 434 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 3h 20m
- 25 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 20m
1 transfer
Flight
€215
Cheapest
7h 35m
direct
Bus
€31
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 4 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Basel to Brussels. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 3h 20m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 434 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 4, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
434 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €215Checked Oct 4 | 3h 20m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €112Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 6h 09m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €40Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 7h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€215Checked Oct 43h 20m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€112Omio catalogue, Oct 56h 09m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€40Omio catalogue, Oct 57h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Basel to Brussels: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Basel → Amsterdamflight
KLM·1h 30m - 2Amsterdam → BrusselsflightKLM·45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Basel to Brussels
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€52November 2026
€38Departures from Basel to Brussels
FlixBus runs 25 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 25 | 00:30 | 23:30 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 03:05 | 03:05 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:30
- 01:35
- 02:10
- 02:35
- 03:10
- 08:40
- 09:40
- 19:30
- 20:30
- 22:25
- 22:30
- 23:25
- 23:30
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 03:05
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
KLMBasel-Amsterdam, Amsterdam-BrusselsSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusBasel-Brussels MidiBook →
Deutsche BahnBasel-Frankfurt, Frankfurt-Bruxelles MidiBook →On this route you travel with KLM, BlaBlaCar Bus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Basel to Brussels works
Start with a KLM flight from Basel to Brussels, connecting in Amsterdam, about 3h 20m. In total it's roughly €215 over 3h 20m, 1 transfer.
Basel to Brussels: common questions
How long does it take to get from Basel to Brussels?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 3h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Basel to Brussels?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:30 and the last at 23:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Basel to Brussels?
25 a day with FlixBus, between 00:30 and 23:30.
How far is Brussels from Basel?
About 434 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Basel to Brussels cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €215. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Basel to Brussels?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 3h 20m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Basel to Brussels?
About 3h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Basel and Brussels?
Basel is BSL and Brussels is BRU, so this route is usually written BSL to BRU.
Which operators run Basel to Brussels?
On this route you travel with KLM, BlaBlaCar Bus, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Basel to Brussels without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 53m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Brussels?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: KLM
Route calculated: 4 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 4 Oct 2026