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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Carpi is to bus via Milan which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Carpi is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Carpi?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Carpi. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Carpi via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Modena Terminal Gottardi and Modena - Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Carpi?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Carpi. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Carpi via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Modena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Basel to Carpi?

The distance between Basel and Carpi is 521 km. The road distance is 517.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Carpi without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs €65 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Basel to Carpi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Carpi bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Carpi train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Carpi?

The best way to get from Basel to Carpi is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs €65 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 21m.

Where does the Basel to Carpi bus arrive?

Basel to Carpi bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Basel to Carpi train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Carpi?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Carpi is 518 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Basel to Carpi.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Carpi?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Carpi 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
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modenatrain Fr
7h 50m
€68–414
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus FlixBus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Modenabus N551 / ...
11h 21m
€40–72
Drive 517.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Carpicar 517.6 km
5h 20m
€92–133
Fly Basel to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane BSL - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Carpitrain
7h 3m
€70–249
Train via Bologna
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Carpitrain Fr
8h 26m
€81–424
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgiliobus
14h 3m
€50–72
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Carpitrain
6h 22m
€133–340
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 Carpitrain
7h 27m
€169–412
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Carpitrain
8h 8m
€145–407

Basel to Carpi by train

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7h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 521.3 km
Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Carpi via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Modena in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Carpi via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Modena Terminal Gottardi, and Modena - Autostazione in around 11h 21m.

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