The average train between Basel and Italy takes 9h 58m and the fastest train takes 8h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Italy. 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 3 hours between Basel and Italy. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Italy at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 9h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Italy? 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 Italy. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Italy station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
Basel to Italy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Italy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Basel to Italy train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), ItaloTreno and SBB GmbH.
The distance between Basel and Italy is 677.6 km. The road distance is 909 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Roma Termini via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 8h 13m.