The average train between Florence and Basel takes 8h 24m and the fastest train takes 7h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Florence 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 5 times a day between Florence and Basel. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Florence is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Basel at 11:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Florence to Basel. However, there are services departing from Florence station and arriving at Basel station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
Florence to Basel train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.
Florence to Basel train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Florence to Basel train tickets online with ItaloTreno and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Florence and Basel is 507.8 km. The road distance is 666 km.
You can take a train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Basel Sbb via Milano Centrale in around 7h 15m.