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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Pienza is to bus via Milan which costs €60 - €100 and takes 13h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Pienza is to drive which takes 7h 39m and costs €130 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Pienza?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Pienza. However, there are services departing from Basel and arriving at Pienza N.Insediamento via Florence - Villa Costanza and Buonconvento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Pienza?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Pienza. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Torrita Di Siena via Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni, Bologna Centrale and Chiusi-Chianciano T.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

How far is it from Basel to Pienza?

The distance between Basel and Pienza is 843 km. The road distance is 751.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Pienza without a car is to bus which takes 10h 23m and costs €90 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 10h 23m to get from Basel to Pienza, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Pienza bus from?

Basel to Pienza bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Basel station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Pienza train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Pienza?

The best way to get from Basel to Pienza is to bus which takes 10h 23m and costs €90 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €260 - €390 and takes 13h 45m.

Where does the Basel to Pienza bus arrive?

Basel to Pienza bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Pienza train arrive?

Basel to Pienza train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Pienza?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Pienza is 752 km. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Basel to Pienza.

Where can I stay near Pienza?

There are 2127+ hotels available in Pienza.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Pienza by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Basel to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Florence - Villa Costanza to Siena Central Train Stationbus Itabus
10h 23m
€90–125
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Malpensa Aeroporto T2train S50
3. Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Terminal 2 Arrivals to Siena Central Train Stationbus
15h 39m
€52–178
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB 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 Chiusi-Chianciano T.train Ic
13h 45m
€261–386
Drive 751.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Pienzacar 751.8 km
7h 39m
€134–193
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 Sienatrain
9h 37m
€155–351
Bus via Milan
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus FlixBus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Sienabus N528 / ...
13h 10m
€61–97
Fly Basel to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane BSL - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain
10h 43m
€121–300
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 Firenze S.M.N.train
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain
10h 7m
€147–381
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train
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 train from Roma Termini to Chiusi-Chianciano T.train
10h 58m
€98–244
Fly Basel to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BSL - FCO
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Chiusi-Chianciano T.train
9h 54m
€79–243
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Firenze S.M.N.train
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain
12h 4m
€164–391

Basel to Pienza by bus

42Weekly Buses

13h 10mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 842.6 km
Duration: 10h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Basel to Pienza N.Insediamento via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, Florence - Villa Costanza, Siena Central Train Station, Siena, Buonconvento, and Buonconvento in around 10h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Pienza via Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni, Bologna Centrale, Chiusi-Chianciano T., and Torrita Di Siena in around 13h 45m.

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