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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Italy takes 9h 31m and the fastest train takes 7h 35m. 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.

9h 31m
Duration
890 km
Distance
€229
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  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 Roma Terminitrain train Fr / ...
8h 21m
€118–514

Basel to Italy train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Italy. 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 Italy at 10:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 9h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 889.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Roma Termini via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 8h 21m.

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