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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Follonica is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 14h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Follonica is to drive which takes 7h 19m and costs €120 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Follonica?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Follonica. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Follonica Leopardi Centro Comm. via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Grosseto F.S.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Follonica?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Follonica. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Follonica via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Firenze S.M.N. and Livorno Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.

How far is it from Basel to Follonica?

The distance between Basel and Follonica is 815 km. The road distance is 720.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Follonica without a car is to train via Florence which takes 11h 7m and costs €80 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 11h 7m to get from Basel to Follonica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Follonica bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Follonica train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Follonica?

The best way to get from Basel to Follonica is to train via Florence which takes 11h 7m and costs €80 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 14h 16m.

Where does the Basel to Follonica bus arrive?

Basel to Follonica bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Basel to Follonica train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Follonica?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Follonica is 721 km. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Basel to Follonica.

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

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Where can I stay near Follonica?

There are 1226+ hotels available in Follonica.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Follonica 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 Florence
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
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Livorno Centraletrain Re
5. Take the train from Livorno Centrale to Follonicatrain Re
11h 7m
€82–282
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Grossetobus
3. Take the bus from Grosseto F.S. to Follonica Leopardi Centro Comm.bus 49D
14h 16m
€57–107
Drive 720.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Follonicacar 720.7 km
7h 19m
€126–181
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 Firenze S.M.N. to Livorno Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Livorno Centrale to Follonicatrain
9h 34m
€121–311
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 Follonicatrain Ic
11h 16m
€73–217
Train #2
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 Follonicatrain Ic
13h 33m
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 Livorno Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Livorno Centrale to Follonicatrain
8h 40m
€123–347
Fly Basel to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BSL - FCO
2. Take the train from Roma Ostiense to Follonicatrain
7h 49m
€78–222
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane ZRH - FCO
3. Take the train from Roma Ostiense to Follonicatrain
9h
€85–238
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
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Livorno Centraletrain
5. Take the train from Livorno Centrale to Follonicatrain
9h 26m
€137–359

Basel to Follonica by train

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11h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 815.4 km
Duration: 11h 7m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Follonica via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Firenze S.M.N., and Livorno Centrale in around 11h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Follonica Leopardi Centro Comm. via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Grosseto, and Grosseto F.S. in around 14h 16m.

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