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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Mestre is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Mestre is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs €65 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Mestre?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Venice Mestre. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Mestre?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Mestre. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Venezia Mestre via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Basel to Mestre?

The distance between Basel and Mestre is 586 km. The road distance is 569.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Mestre without a car is to train via Milan which takes 7h 54m and costs €80 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Basel to Mestre, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Mestre bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Mestre train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Mestre?

The best way to get from Basel to Mestre is to train via Milan which takes 7h 54m and costs €80 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €240 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Basel to Mestre bus arrive?

Basel to Mestre bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venice Mestre station.

Where does the Basel to Mestre train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Mestre?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Mestre is 569 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Basel to Mestre.

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

Book your Basel to Mestre train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Mestre?

Book your Basel to Mestre bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Mestre?

There are 5546+ hotels available in Mestre.

Basel to Mestre - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Mestre by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Milan
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 Venezia Mestretrain
7h 54m
€84–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Venice Mestrebus FlixBus N401
9h 35m
€40–75
Drive 569.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Mestrecar 569.1 km
6h 6m
€101–146
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport
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
5h 15m
€124–313
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Como S. Giovannitrain S10 / ...
3. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Venezia Mestretrain Ec
8h 7m
€86–147
Bus via Milan
1. Take the bus from Basel to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Venice - Mestre Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 10m
€55–79
Fly Basel to Venice Marco Polo Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BSL - VCE
4h 5m
€68–234
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 Venezia Mestretrain
6h 18m
€119–348

Basel to Mestre by bus

7Weekly Buses

9h 35mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 585.7 km
Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Venezia Mestre via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Venice Mestre once daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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