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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Salerno is to bus via Rome which costs €80 - €130 and takes 17h.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Salerno is to fly and train which takes 5h 9m and costs €45 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Salerno?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Salerno. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Salerno Piazza Montpellier via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Salerno?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Salerno. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Salerno via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

How far is it from Basel to Salerno?

The distance between Basel and Salerno is 984 km. The road distance is 1150 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Salerno without a car is to train which takes 11h 22m and costs €75 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Basel to Salerno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Salerno bus from?

Basel to Salerno bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Salerno train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Salerno?

The best way to get from Basel to Salerno is to train which takes 11h 22m and costs €75 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Rome, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 17h.

Where does the Basel to Salerno bus arrive?

Basel to Salerno bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where does the Basel to Salerno train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Salerno?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Salerno is 1150 km. It takes approximately 10h 51m to drive from Basel to Salerno.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Salerno?

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Basel to Salerno - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Salerno by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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, train
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane BSL - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Salernotrain
5h 9m
€49–229
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 Salernotrain Fr
11h 22m
€78–312
Bus via Rome
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N524 / ...
2. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Salerno Piazza Montpellierbus Leonettibus / ...
17h
€84–126
Drive 1,150 km
1. Drive from Basel to Salernocar 1,150 km
10h 51m
€196–282
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane ZRH - NAP
3. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Salernotrain
6h 14m
€86–283
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 Naples Airport (NAP)plane MXP - NAP
4. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Salernotrain
8h 48m
€58–270
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 Naples Airport (NAP)plane GVA - NAP
4. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Salernotrain
8h 17m
€108–317
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Grottaminardabus
2. Take the bus from Grottaminarda to Salerno, Terminal Bus Vinciprovabus 53801 / ...
24h
€108–155

Basel to Salerno by train

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11h 22mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 983.9 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Salerno via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 11h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Salerno Piazza Montpellier via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 17h.

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