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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Piran is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 16h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Piran is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 37m and costs €90 - €650.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Piran?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Piran. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Piran via Ljubljana AP. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 1m.

How far is it from Basel to Piran?

The distance between Basel and Piran is 624 km. The road distance is 751.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Piran without a car is to bus which takes 16h 1m and costs €60 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Basel to Piran, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Piran bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Piran?

The best way to get from Basel to Piran is to train which takes 11h 44m and costs €100 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 16h 1m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €380 and takes 8h 38m.

Where does the Basel to Piran bus arrive?

Basel to Piran bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ljubljana bus station.

Can I drive from Basel to Piran?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Piran is 752 km. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Basel to Piran.

Where can I stay near Piran?

There are 2600+ hotels available in Piran.

Basel to Piran - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Piran by plane, shuttle, train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, ferry, car ferry, 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, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BSL - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Portorožshuttle
6h 37m
€91–647
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Ljubljana bus stationbus FlixBus N887
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Piranbus Pr A22 8425 9 / ...
16h 1m
€65–111
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 Venezia Mestretrain
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain Re
11h 44m
€103–474
Train, night train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Ljubljananighttrain En
3. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Piranbus
15h 35m
€290–855
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
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 a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Portorožshuttle
7h 46m
€143–753
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane ZRH - LJU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Portorožshuttle
7h 19m
€231–493
Fly Basel to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane BSL - TRS
8h 38m
€119–374
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, shuttle
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 a shuttle bus from Bologna Airport to Portorožshuttle
9h 44m
€416–1,113
Train, shuttle
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain
2. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take a shuttle bus from Milano Centrale Station to Portorožshuttle
13h 7m
€483–1,084
Train, line 2 ferry, car ferry
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 Venezia S. Luciatrain Ec
4. Take the ferry from Ferrovia "A" to Tronchetto "A"ferry 2 / ...
5. Take the car ferry from Venice Troncetto ferry to Pirancarferry
13h 25m
€247–519
Drive 751.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Pirancar 751.5 km
8h 6m
€130–188

Basel to Piran by bus

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16h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 624.4 km
Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Piran, Slovenia?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Piran via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Venezia Mestre, and Trieste Centrale in around 11h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Piran via Ljubljana bus station and Ljubljana AP in around 16h 1m.

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