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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Empoli is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Empoli is to train and fly which takes 5h 38m and costs €130 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Empoli?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Empoli. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Empoli via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Empoli?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Empoli. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Empoli via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Basel to Empoli?

The distance between Basel and Empoli is 663 km. The road distance is 654 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Empoli without a car is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs €80 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Basel to Empoli, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Empoli bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Empoli train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Empoli?

The best way to get from Basel to Empoli is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs €80 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €290 and takes 6h 43m.

Where does the Basel to Empoli bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Empoli train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Empoli?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Empoli is 654 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Basel to Empoli.

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

Book your Basel to Empoli train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Empoli?

There are 3081+ hotels available in Empoli.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Empoli by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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
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 Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
8h 12m
€80–421
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus FlixBus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Empolibus FlixBus 507
10h 50m
€45–83
Drive 654 km
1. Drive from Basel to Empolicar 654 km
6h 36m
€115–166
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
5h 38m
€130–356
Train via Locarno
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain
2. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
10h 39m
€135–217
Fly Basel to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane BSL - FLR
6h 43m
€109–283
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 Firenze S.M.N.train
7h 3m
€91–331
Fly Basel to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane BSL - PSA
2. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Empolitrain
6h 56m
€164–771
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 Firenze S.M.N.train
6h 18m
€122–414

Basel to Empoli by train

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8h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 663.3 km
Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Empoli, Tuscany, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Empoli via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Firenze S.M.N. in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Empoli via Milan in around 10h 50m.

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