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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Turnhout is to bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport which costs €45 - €70 and takes 10h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Turnhout is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Turnhout?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Turnhout. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Turnhout Zeshoek via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Turnhout?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Turnhout. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Turnhout via Frankfurt and Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Basel to Turnhout?

The distance between Basel and Turnhout is 798 km. The road distance is 571.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Turnhout without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 34m and costs €80 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Basel to Turnhout, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Turnhout bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Turnhout train from?

Basel to Turnhout train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Turnhout?

The best way to get from Basel to Turnhout is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 34m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 10h 21m.

Where does the Basel to Turnhout bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Turnhout train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Turnhout?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Turnhout is 571 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Basel to Turnhout.

Where can I stay near Turnhout?

There are 417+ hotels available in Turnhout.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Turnhout 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 Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Turnhouttrain Ic
8h 34m
€81–243
Bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A5 to Turnhout Zeshoekbus 416 / ...
10h 54m
€46–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus N846
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A5 to Turnhout Zeshoekbus 416 / ...
10h 21m
€50–67
Drive 571.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Turnhoutcar 571.5 km
5h 50m
€99–143
Fly Basel to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BSL - BRU
2. Take the train from Malines to Turnhouttrain
7h 11m
€98–264
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Eindhoventrain 43N
10h 58m
€81–207
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 Malines to Turnhouttrain
6h 42m
€115–269
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 to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Turnhouttrain
6h 22m
€105–364
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 to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Turnhouttrain
7h 43m
€157–439
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Tilburgtrain
9h 30m
€136–336

Basel to Turnhout by train

56Weekly Trains

8h 34mAverage Duration

€81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 797.8 km
Duration: 8h 34m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Turnhout via Frankfurt and Brussels-Nord in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Turnhout Zeshoek via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A5 in around 10h 21m.

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