The average train between Catania and Basel takes 27h 12m and the fastest train takes 27h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Catania 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 twice daily between Catania and Basel. The earliest departure is at 8:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Catania is at 11:33 AM which arrives into Basel at 2:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 27h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Catania to Basel. However, there are services departing from Catania station and arriving at Basel station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 12m.
Catania to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Catania Centrale station.
Catania to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Catania to Basel train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity, ItaloTreno and 3 other operators.
The distance between Catania and Basel is 1,275.4 km. The road distance is 1,643 km.
You can take a train from Catania Centrale to Basel SBB via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, and Arth-Goldau in around 19h 6m.