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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ghent to Basel
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
11 h 50 m
Average duration
13 h 4 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
478 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ghent to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Basel will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £34.
Of the 4 buses that leave Ghent for Basel every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 478 km distance in an average of 13 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 14 h 45 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 Ghent to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 24m. 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 £15, and a flight costs an average of £82.
Distance: 478 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£42 Average Price Cheapest | £140 Average Price | £191 Average Price |
12h 23m Average total duration 11h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration Fastest 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 31m Average total duration 10h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Ghent to Basel bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Basel coaches for today, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:50 Ghent | 12h00 | 03:50 Basel | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:55 Ghent | 15h30 | 10:25 Basel | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 7 December | |||||
| 01:45 Ghent | 13h40 | 15:25 Basel | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:35 Ghent | 11h50 | 02:25 Basel | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ghent to Basel
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Buses from Ghent to Basel run on average 4 times per day, taking around 11h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 478 km distance in 11h 50m.
Distance 478 km |
Average bus duration 11h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 11h 50m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Ghent to BaselYou can travel by bus between Ghent to Basel with FlixBus for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Ghent to Basel coach
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ghent and Basel
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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