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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Mantua is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Mantua is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Mantua?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Mantua. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Mantova FS via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Brescia Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

How far is it from Basel to Mantua?

The distance between Basel and Mantua is 485 km. The road distance is 464.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Mantua without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 11m and costs €60 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Basel to Mantua, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Mantua bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Basel to Mantua?

The best way to get from Basel to Mantua is to bus which takes 9h 7m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €85 - €240 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Basel to Mantua bus arrive?

Basel to Mantua bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Can I drive from Basel to Mantua?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Mantua is 464 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Basel to Mantua.

Where can I stay near Mantua?

There are 549+ hotels available in Mantua.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Mantua by train, bus, car, 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, bus
best
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 Bresciatrain
4. Take the bus from Brescia Autostazione to Mantova FSbus 2
8h 11m
€62–351
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Brescia - North Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Brescia Autostazione to Mantova FSbus 2
9h 7m
€35–59
Drive 464.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Mantuacar 464.2 km
5h 37m
€82–118
Fly Basel to Verona Villafranca Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane BSL - VRN
7h 23m
€88–238
Train, bus via Milan
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 Bresciatrain R4
4. Take the bus from Brescia Autostazione to Mantova FSbus 2
8h 36m
€35–268
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Castione-Arbedotrain
2. Take the train from Castione-Arbedo to Chiassotrain S10
3. Take the train from Chiasso to Bresciatrain Ec
4. Take the bus from Brescia Autostazione to Mantova FSbus 2
9h 56m
€116–253
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 Mantovatrain
6h 56m
€123–364
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train, bus
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 Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bresciatrain
5. Take the bus from Brescia Autostazione to Mantova FSbus
7h 55m
€129–321
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 Mantovatrain
7h 52m
€154–403
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
7h 57m
€129–424

Basel (BSL) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) flights

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5h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 484.5 km
Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Basel SBB to Mantova FS via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Brescia - North Bus Station, and Brescia Autostazione in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and three other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) 3 times a day.

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