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 €90 - €140 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 7m and costs €70 - €270.

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 27h 15m.

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 Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 59m.

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 59m and costs €120 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m 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 59m and costs €120 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €230 and takes 27h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €270 and takes 5h 7m.

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?

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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 5713+ hotels available in Palermo.

Basel to Palermo - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 10 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane ZRH - PMO
6h 18m
€98–306
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
cheapest
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 Palermo Airport (PMO)plane MXP - PMO
9h
€59–311
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Ec
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
20h 59m
€128–382
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
25h 50m
€142–259
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Palermobus N597
27h 15m
€65–223
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BSL - PMO
5h 7m
€71–270
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LIN - PMO
9h 12m
€75–314
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
4. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BGY - PMO
9h 35m
€95–395
Bus via Olten
1. Take the bus from Olten Gosgerstrasse to Milanbus MarinoBus 252 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus Autoservizi Salemi 701
28h 49m
€91–138
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Ec
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
29h 2m
€113–327

Basel to Palermo by train

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20h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,223.1 km
Duration: 6h 18m

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 Roma Termini in around 20h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Palermo via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 27h 15m.

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