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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Padova is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Padova is to fly and train which takes 4h 8m and costs €70 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Padova?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Padua. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Padova?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Padova. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Padova via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Basel to Padova?

The distance between Basel and Padova is 481 km. The road distance is 542.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Padova without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €75 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Basel to Padova, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Padova bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Padova train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Padova?

The best way to get from Basel to Padova is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €75 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Basel to Padova bus arrive?

Basel to Padova bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Padua station.

Where does the Basel to Padova train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Padova?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Padova is 543 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Basel to Padova.

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

Book your Basel to Padova train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Padova?

There are 1443+ hotels available in Padova.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Padova by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.

Fly Basel to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BSL - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Padovatrain
4h 8m
€72–291
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Paduabus FlixBus N401
8h 50m
€45–75
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 Padovatrain Fr
7h 6m
€78–454
Drive 542.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Padovacar 542.7 km
5h 54m
€96–139
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 17m
€125–402
Fly Basel to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane BSL - VRN
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Padovatrain
6h 25m
€99–391
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 Padovatrain
5h 50m
€139–360
Train via Locarno
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain
2. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Padovatrain
10h 2m
€119–185

Basel to Padova by train

76Weekly Trains

7h 6mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 481.1 km
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Padova via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Padua once daily. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 8h 50m.

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