The average train between Basel and Roma Termini takes 9h 29m and the fastest train takes 7h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Roma Termini. 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 Roma Termini. 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 Roma Termini at 10:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 9h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Roma Termini? 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 Roma Termini. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Roma Termini station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
Basel to Roma Termini train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Roma Termini train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Basel to Roma Termini train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Frecce and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Roma Termini is 739.4 km. The road distance is 890 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Roma Termini via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 8h 20m.