How to get to Liège from Basel

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Compare coach, train and flight for Basel to Liège

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Basel to Liège among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £50, while a flight costs an average of £483.

Distance: 372 km

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Train
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Driving

£483

Average Price

£102

Average Price

£50

Average Price

Cheapest

£133

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 38m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

6h 17m

Average total duration

5h 47m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

8h 48m

Average total duration

8h 18m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 55m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

KLM

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SNCF | TGV Lyria

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Liège is a coach with an average price of £50.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Liège:

A coach is £52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Liège costing on average £102.

A coach is £433 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Liège costing on average £483.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Liège is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to Liège take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 17m.

Coach takes on average 8h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Basel and Liège including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 2h 17m sooner (2h 38m by flight vs 4h 55m by car). Tickets start at around £483 compared to roughly £133 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Basel to Liège

How to get to Liège from Basel by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Basel to Liège is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:058h15
    Basel, Bahnhof
    10:20Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)
    £291One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:058h15
    Basel, Bahnhof
    10:20Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)
    £291One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 106 · ICE 12
    13:165h27
    Basel SBB
    18:43Liège-Guillemins
    £1121One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 278 · IC 2041 · ICE 10
    14:166h27
    Basel SBB
    20:43Liège-Guillemins
    £761One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 370 · ICE 2012 · ICE 12
    12:166h27
    Basel SBB
    18:43Liège-Guillemins
    £971One-way
    2 changes
  • TER96118 · 832356+SNCF | TGV INOUI2440+Eurostar9383
    13:389h21
    Basel SBB
    22:59Liège-Guillemins
    £1691One-way
    4 changes
  • BlaBlaCar Bus4739 · 52119
    1:0511h05
    Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
    12:10Liege, Train Station Guillemins
    £381One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    22:507h35
    Basel, Bahnhof
    6:25Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)
    £651One-way
    0 changes
  • VuelingVY6261 · VY1898
    13:255h30
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    18:55Dusseldorf Airport
    £2551One-way
    1 change
  • VuelingVY6261 · VY8984
    13:257h25
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    20:50Brussels Airport
    £3201One-way
    1 change
  • British AirwaysBA765 · BA386
    6:407h30
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    14:10Brussels Airport
    £5181One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Basel to Liège

Travel to Liège easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Liège.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Basel and Liège including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Liège is a coach with an average price of £50.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Liège:

A coach is £52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Liège costing on average £102.

A coach is £433 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Liège costing on average £483.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Liège is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to Liège take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 17m.

Coach takes on average 8h 48m.

The Basel to Liège distance is approximately 372 km.
The average frequency per day from Basel to Liège is:
  • Around 32 flights per day.
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Liège as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Liège:
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Liège-Guillemins.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Liège, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Air France, KLM to go to Liège by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Liège by coach.
  • Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Liège by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Basel to Liège:
  • 2 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Basel to Liège often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Maastricht, Cologne, Luxembourg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Liège and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Basel to Liège, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
In Liège, you can explore the vibrant La Batte Market, enjoy a scenic walk along the Meuse River, and visit the Aquarium-Museum of Liège. Discover the Coteaux de la Citadelle for hiking and experience local cuisine at a traditional Liègeois restaurant. Best sights include La Boverie art museum, Montagne de Bueren's panoramic views, the architectural marvel of Liège-Guillemins Railway Station, the Gothic St. Paul's Cathedral, and the Curtius Museum in a 17th-century mansion.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Liège, allowing time to visit key attractions such as the Liège-Guillemins railway station, the historic city centre, and the Museum of Walloon Life.

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