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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Geel is to bus which costs €50 - €70 and takes 11h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Geel is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Geel?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Geel. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Geel Stadspark via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 and Turnhout Station perron 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Geel?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Geel. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Geel via Frankfurt, Brussels-Nord and Lierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Basel to Geel?

The distance between Basel and Geel is 796 km. The road distance is 551.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Geel without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 43m and costs €90 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Basel to Geel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Geel bus from?

Basel to Geel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Geel train from?

Basel to Geel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Geel?

The best way to get from Basel to Geel is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 43m and costs €90 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €70 and takes 11h 16m.

Where does the Basel to Geel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Geel train arrive?

Basel to Geel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Geel?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Geel is 552 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Basel to Geel.

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

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Where can I stay near Geel?

There are 364+ hotels available in Geel.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Geel by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nord79
8h 43m
€93–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Antwerp RooseveltplaatsN846
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Station MerodeleiX41 / ...
11h 16m
€53–70
Drive 551.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Geel551.8 km
5h 32m
€95–137
Fly Basel to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BSL - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Geel
6h 44m
€104–262
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Eindhoven43N
11h 59m
€73–209
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Station
2. Take the bus from Mechelen Station perron 11 to Geel Stadspark51a
12h 38m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Geel
6h 14m
€116–278
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
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Geel
6h 4m
€101–343
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
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Geel
7h 24m
€153–419

Basel to Geel by train

56Weekly Trains

8h 43mAverage Duration

€93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 796.5 km
Duration: 8h 43m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Geel via Frankfurt, Brussels-Nord, and Lierre in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Geel Stadspark via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Station Merodelei, and Turnhout Station perron 1 in around 11h 16m.

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