The average train between Basel and Calabria takes 20h 22m and the fastest train takes 15h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Calabria. 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 twice daily between Basel and Calabria. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Calabria at 8:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 20h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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19h 58m • 3 changes
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22h 22m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Calabria. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Calabria station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 22m.
Basel to Calabria train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Calabria train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Reggio Calabria C.Le station.
Book your Basel to Calabria train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Frecce and Trenitalia.
The distance between Basel and Calabria is 1,189.2 km. The road distance is 1,554 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Reggio Calabria Lido via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Reggio Calabria C.Le in around 15h 58m.