What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Bologna?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bologna is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Bologna?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bologna is to train and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Bologna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Bologna?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Basel to Bologna?

The distance between Basel and Bologna is 541 km. The road distance is 549.5 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Bologna without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs €55 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Bologna?

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Basel to Bologna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bologna bus from?

Basel to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bologna train from?

Basel to Bologna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Bologna?

The best way to get from Basel to Bologna is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs €55 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €250 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Basel to Bologna bus arrive?

Basel to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Basel to Bologna train arrive?

Basel to Bologna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Bologna?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bologna is 550 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Basel to Bologna.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Bologna?

Book your Basel to Bologna train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Bologna?

Book your Basel to Bologna bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bologna?

There are 3238+ hotels available in Bologna.

Basel to Bologna - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Bologna by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Ec
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
6h 12m
€56–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bologna Centralebus N524 / ...
8h 5m
€40–65
Drive 549.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bolognacar 549.5 km
5h 41m
€94–136
Fly Basel to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane BSL - BLQ
6h 22m
€85–243
Train via Basel SBB
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Ec
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain
6h 55m
€65–207
Bus via Modena
1. Take the bus from Basel to Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgiliobus
2. Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembrebus
13h 20m
€52–73
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
4h 42m
€107–277
Fly Basel to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane BSL - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
6h 44m
€114–326
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
5h 49m
€111–360

Basel to Bologna by train

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6h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 541.3 km
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Bologna, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Bologna Centrale via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Bologna Centrale 3 times a day. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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