4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Basel to Leuven
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
12 h 50 m
Average duration
13 h 50 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
424 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Basel to Leuven is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Leuven will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £30.
Of the 2 buses that leave Basel for Leuven every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 424 km distance in an average of 13 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 14 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Basel to Leuven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £78.
Distance: 424 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£40 Average Price Cheapest | £143 Average Price | £258 Average Price |
11h 15m Average total duration 10h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Basel to Leuven bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:40 Basel | 12h50 | 04:30 Leuven | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Basel to Leuven
Switzerland
Belgium
Distance 424 km |
Average bus duration 10h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 12h 50m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Basel to LeuvenYou can travel by bus between Basel to Leuven with FlixBus for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Leuven
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 05:30-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Swiss (in the station)
- Italian Bistro (in the station)
- Café Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 30, 50 Tram: 8, 10, 11 Train: S3, S6
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