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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Massa is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Massa is to drive which takes 6h and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Massa?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Massa. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Marina Di Massa Piazza Betti via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Massa?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Massa. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Massa Centro via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.

How far is it from Basel to Massa?

The distance between Basel and Massa is 581 km. The road distance is 575.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Massa without a car is to bus which takes 8h 55m and costs €40 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Basel to Massa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Massa bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Massa train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Massa?

The best way to get from Basel to Massa is to bus which takes 8h 55m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €150 and takes 9h 41m.

Where does the Basel to Massa bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Massa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Massa?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Massa is 575 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Basel to Massa.

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

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Where can I stay near Massa?

There are 3509+ hotels available in Massa.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Massa by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, train, 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.

Bus
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1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus FlixBus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Marina Di Massa Piazza Bettibus
8h 55m
€42–70
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 Massa Centrotrain Ic
9h 41m
€58–145
Drive 575.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Massacar 575.2 km
6h
€99–143
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 Pisa Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Massa Centrotrain
7h 34m
€131–335
Train via Florence
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 Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain Re
5. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Massa Centrotrain Re
10h
€83–176
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Castione-Arbedotrain
2. Take the train from Castione to Como Camerlatatrain S10 / ...
3. Take the train from Como Camerlata to La Spezia Centraletrain
13h 23m
Fly Basel to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane BSL - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Massa Centrotrain
8h 30m
€115–277
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 Bovisa Politecnicotrain
4. Take the train from Milano Bovisa Politecnico to Paviatrain
5. Take the train from Pavia to Massa Centrotrain
9h 32m
€133–338
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 Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain
5. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Massa Centrotrain
8h 21m
€147–353

Basel to Massa by train

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9h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 581.2 km
Duration: 8h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Basel SBB to Marina Di Massa Piazza Betti via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Massa Centro via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 9h 41m.

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