The average train between Basel and Venice takes 8h 33m and the fastest train takes 6h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Venice. 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 5 times a day between Basel and Venice. 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 Venice at 10:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 8h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 59m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Venice? 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 Venice. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB station and arriving at Venezia Santa Lucia station via Lugano station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
Basel to Venice train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Venice train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Venezia Santa Lucia station.
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The distance between Basel and Venice is 433.9 km. The road distance is 575 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Venezia Santa Lucia via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 8h 12m.