How to get from Brussels to Basel
- 434 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 6h 20m
- 28 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 10m
1 transfer
Flight
€544
Cheapest
7h 30m
direct
Bus
€30
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 4 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Brussels to Basel. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 6h 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 | €213Checked Oct 4 | 6h 20m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €125Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 10h 51m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €101Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 7h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€213Checked Oct 46h 20m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€125Omio catalogue, Oct 510h 51m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€101Omio catalogue, Oct 57h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Brussels to Basel: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Brussels → Palma, Majorcaflight
Ryanair·2h 20m - 2Palma, Majorca → Baselflight
Ryanair·1h 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.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Brussels to Basel
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€69November 2026
€65Departures from Brussels to Basel
FlixBus runs 28 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:00 and the last at 21:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 28 | 06:00 | 21:00 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 4 | 00:35 | 23:35 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 06:00
- 07:00
- 16:00
- 16:25
- 17:00
- 17:25
- 18:00
- 18:30
- 19:00
- 19:30
- 19:45
- 20:00
- 20:45
- 21:00
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 00:35
- 20:40
- 21:40
- 23:35
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
RyanairBrussels-Palma, MajorcaSee live options and dates →RyanairPalma, Majorca-BaselSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusBrussels Midi-BaselBook →
LufthansaBrussels-Munich, Munich-BaselSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnBruxelles Midi-FrankfurtBook →
ÖBBFrankfurt-BaselBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, BlaBlaCar Bus, Lufthansa, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Brussels to Basel works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Brussels to Basel, connecting in Palma, Majorca, about 6h 20m. In total it's roughly €213 over 6h 20m, 1 transfer.
Brussels to Basel: common questions
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Basel?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 6h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Brussels to Basel?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:00 and the last at 21:00, from Bruxelles Midi, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Brussels to Basel?
28 a day with FlixBus, between 06:00 and 21:00.
Which station does the bus from Brussels to Basel leave from?
Bruxelles Midi with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Basel from Brussels?
About 434 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Brussels to Basel cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €213. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Brussels to Basel?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 6h 20m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Brussels to Basel?
About 6h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Brussels and Basel?
Brussels is BRU and Basel is BSL, so this route is usually written BRU to BSL.
Which operators run Brussels to Basel?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, BlaBlaCar Bus, Lufthansa, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB.
Can you get from Brussels to Basel without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 6h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Basel?
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: Ryanair
Route calculated: 4 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 4 Oct 2026