The average train between Basel and Cesena takes 10h 39m and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Cesena. 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 every 4 hours between Basel and Cesena. 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 Cesena at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 10h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 42m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Cesena? 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 Cesena. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB station and arriving at Cesena station via Lugano station, Milano Centrale station and Bologna centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
Basel to Cesena train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Cesena train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Cesena station.
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The distance between Basel and Cesena is 524.6 km. The road distance is 637 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Cesena via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Bologna Centrale in around 7h 33m.