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 €48 - €51 and takes 12h 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 12m 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, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at Cesena Piazzale dell Accoglienza via Rimini Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 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 8m.

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 via Bologna which takes 8h 8m and costs €70 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m 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 Autolinee Ventre, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 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 8m and costs €70 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €48 - €51 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Basel to Cesena bus arrive?

Basel to Cesena bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, arrive at Rimini Nord 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?

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Where can I stay near Cesena?

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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, train, car, or plane

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 Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Ec
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain Ic
8h 8m
€73–242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Rimini Nordbus Senise
12h 10m
€48–50
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Veronabus N401 / ...
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Cesenatrain 89
10h 22m
€84–104
Drive 637.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Cesenacar 637.7 km
6h 26m
€111–160
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 51m
€93–278
Train
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 Cesenatrain Fr
8h 45m
€65–222
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 12m
€115–314
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 Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
8h 24m
€126–336
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 Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
7h 30m
€128–372
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 45m
€124–370

Basel to Cesena by train

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8h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 623.8 km
Duration: 8h 8m

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 8m. Alternatively, Autolinee Ventre operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Rimini Nord twice a week. Tickets cost €46 and the journey takes 10h 55m.

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