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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Palermo is to bus via Olten which costs €80 - €130 and takes 28h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs €70 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Palermo via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Napoli Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 8m.

How far is it from Basel to Palermo?

The distance between Basel and Palermo is 1223 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 20h 8m and costs €120 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Basel to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Palermo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Palermo train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Palermo?

The best way to get from Basel to Palermo is to train which takes 20h 8m and costs €120 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €230 and takes 28h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €230 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Basel to Palermo bus arrive?

Basel to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Basel to Palermo train arrive?

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

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

Book your Basel to Palermo train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5822+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Palermo by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), car, car ferry, or bus

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

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)ZRH - PMO
6h 16m
€102–296
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lugano
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)MXP - PMO
8h 52m
€64–300
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Napoli Centrale
4. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Palermo CentraleIc
20h 8m
€128–381
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Port of Genoa
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermo
25h 49m
€142–248
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoN524 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to PalermoN597
28h 20m
€71–226
Fly Basel to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Palermo Airport (PMO)BSL - PMO
5h 10m
€71–230
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lugano
2. Take the train from Lugano to Monza
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)LIN - PMO
9h 9m
€80–313
Fly Basel to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)BSL - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
7h 27m
€79–232
Train via Rome
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milan Rogoredo to Roma Termini
4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo CentraleIc
21h 41m
€112–355
Bus via Olten
1. Take the bus from Olten Gosgerstrasse to MilanMarinoBus 252 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Palermo Via Tommaso FazelloAutoservizi Salemi 701
28h 49m
€83–130
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za PrincipeIc
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermo
29h 1m
€113–316

Basel to Palermo by train

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20h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,223.1 km
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Palermo Centrale via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Napoli Centrale in around 20h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Palermo via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 28h 20m.

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