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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bolzano is to bus which costs €35 - €90 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bolzano is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Bolzano?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bolzano South. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Bolzano?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bolzano. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bolzano Bozen via Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Basel to Bolzano?

The distance between Basel and Bolzano is 482 km. The road distance is 390.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Bolzano without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs €35 - €90.

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

The bus from Basel SBB to Bolzano South takes 7h 30m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bolzano bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Bolzano train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Bolzano?

The best way to get from Basel to Bolzano is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs €35 - €90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €260 and takes 8h 37m.

Where does the Basel to Bolzano bus arrive?

Basel to Bolzano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bolzano South station.

Where does the Basel to Bolzano train arrive?

Basel to Bolzano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Bolzano?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bolzano is 391 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Basel to Bolzano.

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

Book your Basel to Bolzano train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bolzano?

There are 3122+ hotels available in Bolzano.

Basel to Bolzano - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Basel to Bolzano by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bolzano Southbus 488
7h 30m
€35–90
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Bolzano Bozentrain Re
8h 37m
€139–259
Drive 390.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bolzanocar 390.9 km
5h 4m
€68–98

Basel to Bolzano by bus

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7h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 482 km
Duration: 7h 30m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Bolzano South twice a week. Tickets cost €35–90 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Bolzano Bozen via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 8h 37m.

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