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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Pisa is to bus which costs €35 - €95 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Pisa is to drive which takes 6h 26m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Pisa?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Pisa. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Pisa via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Pisa?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Pisa. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Pisa Centrale via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Basel to Pisa?

The distance between Basel and Pisa is 711 km. The road distance is 618 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Pisa without a car is to train via Florence which takes 9h and costs €75 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 9h to get from Basel to Pisa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Pisa bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Pisa train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Pisa?

The best way to get from Basel to Pisa is to train via Florence which takes 9h and costs €75 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €95 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Basel to Pisa bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Pisa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Pisa?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Pisa is 618 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Basel to Pisa.

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

Book your Basel to Pisa train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Pisa?

There are 4208+ hotels available in Pisa.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Pisa by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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

Train via Florence
best
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 Firenze S.M.N.Fr
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa CentraleRe
9h
€77–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoN524 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Pisa1500 / ...
11h 20m
€37–91
Drive 618 km
1. Drive from Basel to Pisa618 km
6h 26m
€107–154
Fly Basel to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)BSL - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centrale
7h 27m
€116–280
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 Pisa CentraleIc
10h 5m
€58–311
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel to Chiasso
2. Take the train from Como Camerlata to La Spezia Centrale
3. Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Pisa CentraleRe
17h 10m
€56–86
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)ZRH - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centrale
6h 32m
€112–326
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centrale
7h 19m
€131–328

Basel to Pisa by train

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Distance: 710.7 km
Duration: 9h

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Pisa Centrale via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Firenze S.M.N. in around 9h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Pisa via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 11h 20m.

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