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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Italy is to bus via Milan which costs €45 - €130 and takes 13h 48m.

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 18m and costs €100 - €300.

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 SBB and arriving at Termini via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.

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 12m.

How far is it from Basel to Italy?

The distance between Basel and Italy is 349 km. The road distance is 907.6 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 12m and costs €120 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m 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 FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB 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 or bus from Basel to Italy?

The best way to get from Basel to Italy is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs €120 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs €45 - €130 and takes 13h 48m.

Where does the Basel to Italy bus arrive?

Basel to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan 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 52m 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?

There are 21763+ hotels available in Italy.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
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 18m
€107–291
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus FlixBus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N528 / ...
13h 48m
€45–121
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
8h 12m
€121–480
Drive 907.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Romecar 907.6 km
8h 52m
€157–227
Train, 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 57m
€125–347
Train, 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 44m
€108–335
Train, fly to Naples Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane ZRH - NAP
6h 6m
€94–297
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zurigo to Romabus Zurigo - Napoli / ...
17h 1m

Basel to Italy by bus

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Distance: 349.5 km
Duration: 4h 18m

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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Termini via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 13h 48m.

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