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 €45 - €80 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 fly which takes 5h 48m and costs €75 - €270.

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 3m.

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 3m and costs €85 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m 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, bus or fly from Basel to Pisa?

The best way to get from Basel to Pisa is to train via Florence which takes 9h 3m and costs €85 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €270 and takes 5h 48m.

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?

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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, 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 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 3m
€86–444
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
€45–78
Drive 618 km
1. Drive from Basel to Pisacar 618 km
6h 28m
€108–155
Fly Basel to Pisa International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane BSL - PSA
5h 48m
€78–264
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 Pisa Centraletrain Ic
11h 25m
€82–448
Train via Cremona
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain
2. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Cremonatrain
4. Take the train from Cremona to Pisa Centraletrain R5
13h 43m
€111–157
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
€146–399
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 47m
€124–322
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 Pisa Centraletrain
7h 15m
€138–447

Basel to Pisa by train

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9h 3mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 710.8 km
Duration: 9h 3m

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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Pisa via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 10h 25m.

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