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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Milan is to rideshare which costs €20 and takes 4h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Milan is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Milan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel and arriving at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Milan?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Milan. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Milano Centrale via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Basel to Milan?

The distance between Basel and Milan is 338 km. The road distance is 338.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Milan without a car is to bus via Duomo M1 which takes 4h 40m and costs €24 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Basel to Milan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Milan bus from?

Basel to Milan bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Milan train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Milan?

The best way to get from Basel to Milan is to bus via Duomo M1 which takes 4h 40m and costs €24 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €26 - €280 and takes 4h 54m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €360 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Basel to Milan bus arrive?

Basel to Milan bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Basel to Milan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Milan?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Milan is 338 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Basel to Milan.

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

Book your Basel to Milan train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Basel to Milan bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Milan?

There are 14704+ hotels available in Milan.

Can I share a ride from Basel to Milan?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel and Milan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Milan by bus, train, rideshare, plane, or car

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

Bus via Duomo M1
best
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus FlixBus N487 / ...
4h 40m
€24–42
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Basel to Milanrideshare 338.6 km
4h 18m
€20
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
4h 54m
€26–271
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 Porta Garibalditrain
4h 24m
€110–298
Train via Como
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 Milano Porta Garibalditrain S11
5h 4m
€25–348
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 15m
€26–50
Drive 338.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Milancar 338.5 km
3h 39m
€59–86
Fly Basel to Milan Linate Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BSL - LIN
5h 36m
€124–357

Basel to Milan by bus and subway

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4h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 337.9 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Milan every 4 hours. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Milano Centrale via Lugano in around 4h 54m.

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