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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Pontedera is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 11h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Pontedera is to train and fly which takes 6h 9m and costs €110 - €290.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Pontedera?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Pontedera. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Pontedera-Casciana T via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Basel to Pontedera?

The distance between Basel and Pontedera is 691 km. The road distance is 641.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Pontedera without a car is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs €70 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Basel to Pontedera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Pontedera train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Pontedera?

The best way to get from Basel to Pontedera is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs €70 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 11h 24m.

Where does the Basel to Pontedera train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Pontedera?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Pontedera is 642 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Basel to Pontedera.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontedera?

There are 3730+ hotels available in Pontedera.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Pontedera 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
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 Pontedera-Casciana Ttrain Re
8h 35m
€71–245
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Empolibus FlixBus 507
11h 24m
€37–59
Drive 641.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Pontederacar 641.5 km
6h 42m
€110–158
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 Pontedera-Casciana Ttrain
7h 4m
€113–254
Train via Locarno
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 Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pontedera-Casciana Ttrain Re
11h 6m
Train via La Spezia
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 La Spezia Centraletrain Ic
4. Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Pontedera-Casciana Ttrain Re
11h 34m
€69–240
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 Pontedera-Casciana Ttrain
6h 9m
€110–288
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 Pontedera-Casciana Ttrain
8h 5m
€106–286
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 Pontedera-Casciana Ttrain
6h 55m
€123–320

Basel to Pontedera by train

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8h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 691.2 km
Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Pontedera-Casciana T via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Firenze S.M.N. in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Pontedera-Casciana T via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Empoli, and Empoli in around 11h 24m.

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