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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Antwerp is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Antwerp is to fly and train which takes 5h 11m and costs €85 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Antwerp?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel and arriving at Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Antwerp?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Antwerp. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Anvers-Central via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Basel to Antwerp?

The distance between Basel and Antwerp is 929 km. The road distance is 571.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Antwerp without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 6m and costs €170 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Basel to Antwerp, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Antwerp bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Antwerp train from?

Basel to Antwerp train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train or bus from Basel to Antwerp?

The best way to get from Basel to Antwerp is to train via Paris which takes 7h 6m and costs €170 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Basel to Antwerp bus arrive?

Basel to Antwerp bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Basel to Antwerp train arrive?

Basel to Antwerp train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Antwerp?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Antwerp is 572 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Basel to Antwerp.

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

Book your Basel to Antwerp train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Antwerp?

There are 1103+ hotels available in Antwerp.

Basel to Antwerp - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Antwerp by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train, or train (TGV)

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 St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Anvers-Centraltrain
7h 6m
€179–389
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 35m
€35–70
Drive 571.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Antwerpcar 571.6 km
5h 48m
€101–146
Fly Basel to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BSL - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Centraltrain
6h 13m
€89–252
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
8h 23m
€131–241
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Stationbus
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
9h 48m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Centraltrain
5h 43m
€125–328
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
5h 11m
€88–304
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
6h 31m
€149–400
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
4. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Centraltrain
7h 41m
€144–418

Basel to Antwerp by train and foot

32Weekly Services

7h 6mAverage Duration

€179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 928.7 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Anvers-Central via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, and Paris Nord in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats twice daily. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 8h 35m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a week.

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