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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Italy is to bus which costs €70 - €110 and takes 13h 29m.

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 €90 - €250.

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 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.

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 15m.

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 15m and costs €85 - €270.

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 15m and costs €85 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 13h 29m.

Where does the Basel to Italy bus arrive?

Basel to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 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 21371+ 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, train (Trenitalia), 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
€94–244
Train, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane ZRH - FCO
5h 39m
€68–196
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 15m
€88–262
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel to Como Grandatebus
2. Take the train from Milan Rogoredo to Roma Terminitrain 9987 / ...
13h 24m
€79–167
Drive 907.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Romecar 907.6 km
8h 52m
€155–223
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
€102–280
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
€95–258
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N524 / ...
13h 29m
€72–105

Basel to Italy by train

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8h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 349.4 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 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina twice daily. Tickets cost €70–100 and the journey takes 13h. FlixBus-eu also services this route twice daily.

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