The average train between Basel and Brindisi takes 16h 21m and the fastest train takes 12h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Brindisi. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Basel and Brindisi. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 5:04 PM which arrives into Brindisi at 3:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 16h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Brindisi? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Brindisi. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Brindisi station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.
Basel to Brindisi train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Brindisi train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Brindisi station.
Book your Basel to Brindisi train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Basel and Brindisi is 1,128.7 km. The road distance is 1,297 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Brindisi via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 13h 45m.