The average train between Rome and Basel takes 9h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome 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 Rome and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Basel at 11:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rome to Basel. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Basel station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
Rome to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Rome to Basel train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia EuroCity and ItaloTreno.
The distance between Rome and Basel is 739.4 km. The road distance is 923 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Basel Sbb via Milano Centrale in around 8h 30m.