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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Rome is to bus via Milan which costs €45 - €130 and takes 14h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Rome is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs €60 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Rome?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel and arriving at Roma Prenestina A1. Services depart once a week. The journey takes approximately 8h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Rome?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Rome. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Roma Termini via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Basel to Rome?

The distance between Basel and Rome is 997 km. The road distance is 907.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Rome without a car is to bus which takes 8h 2m and costs €95 - €140.

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

The bus from Basel to Roma Prenestina A1 takes 8h 2m including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rome bus from?

Basel to Rome bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Basel station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rome train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Rome?

The best way to get from Basel to Rome is to bus which takes 8h 2m and costs €95 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €300 and takes 8h 9m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €220 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Basel to Rome bus arrive?

Basel to Rome bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Roma Prenestina A1 station.

Where does the Basel to Rome train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Rome?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Rome is 908 km. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Basel to Rome.

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

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Basel to Rome - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Rome by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, train, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Basel to Roma Prenestina A1bus
8h 2m
€95–140
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus FlixBus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus 1518 / ...
14h 43m
€50–121
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 Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
8h 9m
€109–299
Drive 907.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Romecar 907.9 km
8h 52m
€163–235
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane ZRH - FCO
5h 34m
€74–216
Train via Basel SBB
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 Roma Terminitrain
8h 27m
€109–279
Fly Basel to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BSL - FCO
4h 30m
€61–220
Bus to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Take the bus from Basel to Milano - Famagostabus
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LIN - FCO
6h 22m
€126–278
Fly Basel to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane BSL - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli to Roma Terminitrain
5h 54m
€93–294
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane GVA - FCO
7h 32m
€128–326
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 Roma Terminitrain
6h 43m
€160–387
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane STR - FCO
7h 13m
€120–432

Basel to Rome by train

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Distance: 996.6 km
Duration: 8h 2m

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

Onebus operates a bus from Basel to Roma Prenestina A1 once a week. Tickets cost €95–140 and the journey takes 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Roma Termini via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 8h 9m.

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