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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Florence is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Florence is to train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Florence?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Florence?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Florence. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Firenze S.M.N. via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Basel to Florence?

The distance between Basel and Florence is 633 km. The road distance is 633.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Florence without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €60 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Basel to Florence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Florence bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Florence train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Florence?

The best way to get from Basel to Florence is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €60 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 9h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €260 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Basel to Florence bus arrive?

Basel to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Florence train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Florence?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Florence is 634 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Basel to Florence.

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

Book your Basel to Florence train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Florence?

There are 7870+ hotels available in Florence.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Florence 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 Ec
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
7h 25m
€62–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N524 / ...
9h 35m
€50–75
Drive 633.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Florencecar 633.9 km
6h 26m
€107–155
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
4h 56m
€102–280
Train via Basel SBB
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 Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
7h 43m
€72–222
Bus via Parma
1. Take the bus from Basel to Parmabus
2. Take the bus from Parma - Viale Toschi to Firenze - Piazzale Montelungobus
15h 3m
€53–75
Fly Basel to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane BSL - FLR
5h 50m
€105–256
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 Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
7h 23m
€98–268
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 Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
5h 44m
€120–312

Basel to Florence by train

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Distance: 632.7 km
Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Firenze S.M.N. via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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