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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Mantua is to bus via Brescia which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 37m.

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 8h 37m.

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 Verona Porta Nuova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Basel to Mantua?

The distance between Basel and Mantua is 484 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 8m and costs €60 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m 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 bus via Brescia which takes 8h 37m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €95 - €340 and takes 7h 19m, you could also train via Verona, which costs €70 - €390 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Basel to Mantua bus arrive?

Basel to Mantua bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan 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 464 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Basel to Mantua.

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

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Where can I stay near Mantua?

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Basel to Mantua - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 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 Fr
4. Take the bus from Brescia Autostazione to Mantova FSbus 2
8h 8m
€64–417
Train
cheapest
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 43m
€33–277
Bus via Brescia
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bresciabus 419
3. Take the bus from Brescia Autostazione to Mantova FSbus 2
8h 37m
€34–59
Drive 464.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Mantuacar 464.2 km
5h 37m
€81–116
Fly Basel to Verona Villafranca Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane BSL - VRN
7h 19m
€98–338
Train via Verona
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 Verona Porta Nuovatrain
8h 36m
€70–388
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano to Mantovabus Milano
12h 7m
€38–75
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
€134–389
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 51m
€126–374
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
€165–438
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
€138–462

Basel to Mantua by train and bus

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8h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 484.3 km
Duration: 8h 8m

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, and Brescia Autostazione in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and Air France fly from Basel (BSL) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) twice daily.

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