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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Antwerp is to bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport which costs €40 - €65 and takes 9h 38m.

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 1m and costs €95 - €350.

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 Antwerpen-Centraal via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Basel to Antwerp?

The distance between Basel and Antwerp is 878 km. The road distance is 573 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 53m and costs €90 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m 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 53m and costs €90 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 9h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €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 573 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m 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 (TGV), bus, car, plane, 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 LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Antwerpen-CentraalEurostar
6h 53m
€94–346
Bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport to Antwerp - RooseveltplaatsBlaBlaCar Bus
9h 38m
€43–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Antwerp RooseveltplaatsN846
9h 5m
€45–65
Drive 573 km
1. Drive from Basel to Antwerp573 km
5h 46m
€99–142
Fly Basel to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BSL - BRU
5h 53m
€99–247
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Antwerpen-Centraal
7h 33m
€114–323
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)ZRH - BRU
5h 24m
€110–263
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
5h 1m
€95–344
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)ZRH - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
6h 21m
€146–420
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)GVA - BRU
7h 44m
€117–261

Basel to Antwerp by train

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6h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 878.5 km
Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Antwerpen-Centraal via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats 4 times a week. Tickets cost €45–65 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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