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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Italy is to fly which costs €65 - €220 and takes 4h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Italy is to train and fly which takes 4h 19m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Italy. However, there are services departing from Basel and arriving at Roma Prenestina A1 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Italy?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Italy. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Roma Termini via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Basel to Italy?

The distance between Basel and Italy is 349 km. The road distance is 907.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Italy without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs €110 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Basel to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Italy bus from?

Basel to Italy bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Basel station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Italy train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Italy?

The best way to get from Basel to Italy is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs €110 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 11m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €220 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Basel to Italy bus arrive?

Basel to Italy bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Roma Prenestina A1 station.

Where does the Basel to Italy train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Italy is 908 km. It takes approximately 8h 51m to drive from Basel to Italy.

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

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Where can I stay near Italy?

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Basel to Italy - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Italy by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Cadornatrain
4h 19m
€105–285
Fly Basel to Naples Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane BSL - NAP
4h 22m
€68–219
Train
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 Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
8h 9m
€118–534
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Roma Prenestina A1bus
8h 11m
Drive 907.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Romecar 907.9 km
8h 51m
€159–230
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 6m
€138–351
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
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
4h 39m
€126–319
Train via Basel SBB
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 Roma Terminitrain
8h 12m
€118–514

Basel to Italy by train

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Distance: 349.5 km
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Roma Termini via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from Basel to Roma Prenestina A1 once a week, and the journey takes 8h 2m.

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