The average train between Basel and Turnhout takes 11h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Turnhout. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Basel and Turnhout. The earliest departure is at 10:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Turnhout at 1:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 11h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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18h 29m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Turnhout? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Turnhout. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Turnhout station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
Basel to Turnhout train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Turnhout train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Turnhout station.
Book your Basel to Turnhout train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Basel and Turnhout is 459.6 km. The road distance is 961 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Turnhout via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 30m.