The average train between Basel and Catanzaro takes 21h 2m and the fastest train takes 15h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Catanzaro. 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 Catanzaro. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Catanzaro at 7:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 21h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Catanzaro. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Catanzaro station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 2m.
Basel to Catanzaro train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Catanzaro train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.
Book your Basel to Catanzaro train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Frecce and Trenitalia.
The distance between Basel and Catanzaro is 1,208.9 km. The road distance is 1,452 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Catanzaro via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Lamezia Terme C. in around 14h 50m.