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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Trieste takes 12h 11m and the fastest train takes 9h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Trieste. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 11m
Duration
794 km
Distance
€221
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 Venezia Mestretrain train Fr
  4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain train Re
10h 57m
€103–507

Basel to Trieste train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Trieste. 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 Trieste at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 12h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 793.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 11m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Trieste, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Trieste Centrale via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Venezia Mestre in around 10h 57m.

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