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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cesena is to bus via Milan which costs €29 - €70 and takes 9h 18m.

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 13m 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 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

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 and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Basel to Cesena?

The distance between Basel and Cesena is 624 km. The road distance is 637.7 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 which takes 7h 40m and costs €60 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m 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 which takes 7h 40m and costs €60 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs €29 - €70 and takes 9h 18m.

Where does the Basel to Cesena bus arrive?

Basel to Cesena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano 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 638 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m 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 1401+ hotels available in Cesena.

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

There are 9 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
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 Cesenatrain Fr
7h 40m
€62–217
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 107 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bologna Centralebus 421 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Cesena Accoglienzabus
9h 18m
€29–67
Drive 637.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Cesenacar 637.7 km
6h 26m
€109–158
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 Cesenatrain
7h 23m
€93–278
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 Cesenatrain Ic
8h 6m
€73–247
Bus
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 Cesena Piazzale dell Accoglienzabus Satam 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 HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
6h 13m
€110–312
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
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
7h 20m
€119–385
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 Cesenatrain
8h 46m
€124–358

Basel to Cesena by train

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7h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 623.7 km
Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Cesena via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Cesena Accoglienza via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Bologna Centrale in around 9h 18m.

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