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 €40 - €70 and takes 10h 25m.

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 28m 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 10h 25m.

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 6m.

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 6m and costs €80 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 9h 6m 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 6m and costs €80 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 25m.

Where does the Basel to Pisa bus arrive?

Basel to Pisa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan 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 28m 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 4405+ hotels available in Pisa.

Basel to Pisa - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Pisa by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.

Train via Florence
best
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 Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain Re
9h 6m
€80–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus FlixBus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Pisabus 1500 / ...
10h 25m
€41–70
Drive 618 km
1. Drive from Basel to Pisacar 618 km
6h 28m
€106–153
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 Pisa Centraletrain
6h 40m
€127–324
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Como S. Giovannitrain S10 / ...
3. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Pisa Centraletrain Ec
10h 37m
€96–157
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel to Chiassobus
2. Take the train from Como Camerlata to La Spezia Centraletrain
3. Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Pisa Centraletrain Ic
16h 41m
€52–128
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 Pisa Centraletrain
7h 36m
€111–265
Fly Basel to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane BSL - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain
8h 22m
€102–283
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 Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain
7h 27m
€143–342

Basel to Pisa by train

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9h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 710.7 km
Duration: 9h 6m

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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Pisa via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 10h 25m.

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