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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cesena is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Cesena is to train and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs €110 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Cesena?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Cesena. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Cesena Accoglienza via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Cesena?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Cesena. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Cesena via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Basel to Cesena?

The distance between Basel and Cesena is 624 km. The road distance is 637.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Cesena without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 8h 2m and costs €70 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Basel to Cesena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cesena bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Cesena train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Cesena?

The best way to get from Basel to Cesena is to train via Bologna which takes 8h 2m and costs €70 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Basel to Cesena bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Cesena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Cesena?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Cesena is 637 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Basel to Cesena.

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

Book your Basel to Cesena train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Cesena?

There are 1281+ hotels available in Cesena.

Basel to Cesena - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Cesena 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 via Bologna
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to CesenaIc
8h 2m
€72–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bologna CentraleN524 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Cesena AccoglienzaN554 / ...
10h 10m
€52–82
Drive 637.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Cesena637.3 km
6h 25m
€110–158
Fly Basel to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)BSL - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
7h 35m
€81–258
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to CesenaFr
8h 55m
€65–226
Bus via Modena
1. Take the bus from Basel to Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio
2. Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Cesena Piazzale dell AccoglienzaSatam 2
14h 59m
€58–81
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
6h 6m
€112–314
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)ZRH - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
7h 12m
€113–407
Fly Basel to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)BSL - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
6h 50m
€75–284
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)ZRH - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
8h 1m
€116–350

Basel to Cesena by train

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8h 2mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 623.9 km
Duration: 8h 2m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Cesena via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Bologna Centrale in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Cesena Accoglienza via Bologna Centrale in around 10h 10m.

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