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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Ortona is to bus which costs €54 - €57 and takes 16h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Ortona is to fly and bus which takes 8h 36m and costs €70 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Ortona?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Ortona. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Ortona via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Pescara Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.

How far is it from Basel to Ortona?

The distance between Basel and Ortona is 915 km. The road distance is 943 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Ortona without a car is to train which takes 12h 2m and costs €100 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 12h 2m to get from Basel to Ortona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Ortona train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Ortona?

The best way to get from Basel to Ortona is to train which takes 12h 2m and costs €100 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €54 - €57 and takes 16h 36m.

Where does the Basel to Ortona train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Ortona?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Ortona is 943 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Basel to Ortona.

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

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Where can I stay near Ortona?

There are 1577+ hotels available in Ortona.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Ortona by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, 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 Pescara Centraletrain Fr
12h 2m
€101–235
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basilea Badisher to Chietibus
16h 36m
€54–57
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to San Benedetto del Trontobus Senise
2. Take the train from San Benedetto del Tronto to Ortonatrain
15h 14m
Drive 943 km
1. Drive from Basel to Ortonacar 943 km
9h 1m
€161–233
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Abruzzo Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Abruzzo Airport (PSR)plane MXP - PSR
9h 12m
€56–180
Train via Bologna
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
3. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Bologna Centraletrain Ec
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Pescara Centraletrain Fr
13h 16m
€154–318
Fly Basel to Fiumicino International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BSL - FCO
2. Take the bus from Roma Termini Giolitti to Pescarabus
8h 36m
€71–210
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane ZRH - FCO
3. Take the bus from Roma Termini Giolitti to Pescarabus
9h 46m
€92–238
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Abruzzo Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Abruzzo Airport (PSR)plane ZRH - PSR
8h 47m
€153–319
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 Bologna Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Pescara Centraletrain
10h 23m
€165–489
Fly Basel to Naples Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane BSL - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli to Roma Terminitrain
3. Take the bus from Roma Termini Giolitti to Pescarabus
10h 9m
€99–284

Basel to Ortona by train

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12h 2mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 914.7 km
Duration: 12h 2m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Ortona via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Pescara Centrale in around 12h 2m. Alternatively, Bartolini Turismo operates a bus from Basilea Badisher to Chieti 3 times a week. Tickets cost €50 and the journey takes 14h 15m.

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