The average train between Basel and Pisa takes 10h 17m and the fastest train takes 8h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Pisa. 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 Pisa. 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 Pisa at 11:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 10h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 24m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Pisa? 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 Pisa. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB station and arriving at Pisa Centrale station via Lugano station, Milano Centrale station and Firenze S.M.N. station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
Basel to Pisa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Pisa train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Pisa Centrale station.
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The distance between Basel and Pisa is 481.3 km. The road distance is 618 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Pisa Centrale via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Firenze S.M.N. in around 8h 39m.