The average train between Basel and Tropea takes 19h 11m and the fastest train takes 13h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Tropea. 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 twice daily between Basel and Tropea. 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 Tropea at 6:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 19h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Tropea? 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 Tropea. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Tropea station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 11m.
Basel to Tropea train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Tropea train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Tropea station.
Book your Basel to Tropea train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Frecce and Trenitalia.
The distance between Basel and Tropea is 1,195.1 km. The road distance is 1,470 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Tropea via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Lamezia Terme C. in around 14h 30m.