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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Rome is to bus which costs €70 - €100 and takes 13h.

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 29m and costs €60 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Rome?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h.

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 15m.

How far is it from Basel to Rome?

The distance between Basel and Rome is 783 km. The road distance is 907.6 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 train which takes 8h 15m and costs €85 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Basel to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rome bus from?

Basel to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB 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 fly which takes 4h 29m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €270 and takes 8h 15m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €100 and takes 13h.

Where does the Basel to Rome bus arrive?

Basel to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 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?

Book your Basel to Rome train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rome?

There are 9702+ hotels available in Rome.

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

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

Fly from Basel
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BSL - FCO
4h 29m
€61–182
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 15m
€88–262
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N524 / ...
13h
€70–100
Drive 907.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Romecar 907.6 km
8h 52m
€155–224
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
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 39m
€68–196
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane MXP - FCO
8h 8m
€79–263
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LIN - FCO
8h 10m
€80–285
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
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 37m
€103–275
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel to Como Grandatebus
2. Take the train from Milan Rogoredo to Roma Terminitrain 9987 / ...
13h 24m
€79–167

Basel to Rome by train

76Weekly Trains

8h 15mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 783.4 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

easyJet and Lufthansa fly from Basel (BSL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Roma Termini via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 8h 15m.

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