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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Florence takes 8h 39m 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.

8h 39m
Duration
633 km
Distance
€155
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Basel to Florence train times

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 10:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 8h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno6h 31m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno6h 31m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno6h 31m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno6h 31m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno6h 31m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno6h 31m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno6h 31m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 632.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Florence, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Firenze S.M.N. via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 7h 12m.

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