The average train between Bologna and Basel takes 7h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Basel. 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 4 times a day between Bologna and Basel. The earliest departure is at 8:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Basel at 11:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Basel station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
Bologna to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Bologna to Basel train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Bologna and Basel is 447.8 km. The road distance is 575 km.
You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Basel Sbb via Milano Centrale in around 6h 24m.