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 €30 - €70 and takes 10h 30m.

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 36m 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 Viale Mincio via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Verona Porta Nuova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Mantua?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Mantua. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Mantova via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Bozzolo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

How far is it from Basel to Mantua?

The distance between Basel and Mantua is 477 km. The road distance is 462.8 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 which takes 8h 48m and costs €30 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m 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.

Where do I catch the Basel to Mantua train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Mantua?

The best way to get from Basel to Mantua is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs €30 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 10h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €220 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Basel to Mantua bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Mantua train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Mantua?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Mantua is 463 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Basel to Mantua.

Where can I stay near Mantua?

There are 509+ hotels available in Mantua.

Basel to Mantua - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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
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 Bozzolotrain
8h 48m
€34–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N524 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Veronabus 423 / ...
10h 30m
€30–69
Drive 462.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Mantuacar 462.8 km
5h 36m
€80–116
Fly Basel to Verona Villafranca Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane BSL - VRN
8h 14m
€83–217
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel to Chiassobus
2. Take the train from Chiasso to Bresciatrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Brescia Autostazione to Mantova FSbus 2
12h 58m
€64–127
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 54m
€121–314
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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 Bozzolotrain
8h 25m
€103–258
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 51m
€131–357
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
8h
€115–377

Basel to Mantua by train

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8h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 477.3 km
Duration: 8h 48m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Mantova via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Bozzolo in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Mantova Viale Mincio via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Verona, and Verona Porta Nuova in around 10h 30m.

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