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 €40 - €75 and takes 9h 5m.

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 6m and costs €90 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Antwerp?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 5m.

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 Basel Sbb and arriving at Anvers-Central via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Basel to Antwerp?

The distance between Basel and Antwerp is 887 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 6h 17m and costs €200 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m 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 FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Antwerp train from?

Basel to Antwerp train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Antwerp?

The best way to get from Basel to Antwerp is to train via Paris which takes 6h 17m and costs €200 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €250 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Basel to Antwerp bus arrive?

Basel to Antwerp bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Basel to Antwerp train arrive?

Basel to Antwerp train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon 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 382+ 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 (TGV, Eurostar), 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 Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
6h 17m
€204–358
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus FlixBus N846
9h 5m
€40–75
Drive 571.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Antwerpcar 571.6 km
5h 48m
€100–144
Fly Basel to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BSL - BRU
5h 53m
€82–250
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 26m
€137–246
Bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport
1. Take the bus from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 37m
€43–84
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
5h 23m
€118–312
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 6m
€93–294
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
€149–386
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
7h 21m
€135–411

Basel to Antwerp by train

5Weekly Trains

6h 17mAverage Duration

€204Cheapest Price

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Distance: 887 km
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Anvers-Central via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats 4 times a week. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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