What is the cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 8h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Antwerp to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Antwerp to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Antwerp and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Antwerp and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Basel. However, there are services departing from Anvers-Central and arriving at Basel Sbb via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Antwerp to Basel?

The distance between Antwerp and Basel is 881 km. The road distance is 572.7 km.

How do I travel from Antwerp to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Antwerp to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 59m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 360.

How long does it take to get from Antwerp to Basel?

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Antwerp to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Basel bus from?

Antwerp to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats station.

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Basel train from?

Antwerp to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Anvers-Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Antwerp to Basel?

The best way to get from Antwerp to Basel is to train via Paris which takes 5h 59m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 8h 30m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 300 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Antwerp to Basel bus arrive?

Antwerp to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where does the Antwerp to Basel train arrive?

Antwerp to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Antwerp to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Antwerp to Basel is 573 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Antwerp to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Antwerp to Basel?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Antwerp to Basel?

Book your Antwerp to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

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Antwerp to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Antwerp to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, train (TGV), or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
5h 59m
CHF 205–352
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 30m
CHF 40–80
Drive 572.7 km
1. Drive from Antwerp to Baselcar 572.7 km
5h 48m
CHF 94–135
Fly Brussels Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)plane BRU - BSL
5h 54m
CHF 99–295
Train
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
7h 2m
CHF 180–300
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
10h 3m
Fly Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 17m
CHF 119–341
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
4h 46m
CHF 118–306
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 9m
CHF 158–402

Antwerp to Basel by train

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5h 59mAverage Duration

CHF 205Cheapest Price

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Distance: 881 km
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Antwerp, Belgium and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Anvers-Central to Basel Sbb via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 40–80 and the journey takes 8h 30m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a week.

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