The average train between Basel and Florence takes 9h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Florence. 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 Florence. 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 Florence at 10:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Florence? 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 Florence. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Florence station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
Basel to Florence train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Florence train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.
The distance between Basel and Florence is 507.8 km. The road distance is 632 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Firenze Santa Maria Novella via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 7h 22m.