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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Florence takes 8h 41m and the fastest train takes 7h. 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 41m
Duration
633 km
Distance
€166
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
  2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
  3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train train Fr
7h 22m
€77–430

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 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 632.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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 22m.

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