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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Salerno is to bus via Potenza which costs €86 - €90 and takes 20h.

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 7m and costs €40 - €240.

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, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at Salerno via Potenza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h.

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, Milano Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

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 via Rome which takes 10h 45m and costs €160 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m 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 Autolinee Ventre, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 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 via Rome which takes 10h 45m and costs €160 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Potenza, which costs €86 - €90 and takes 20h.

Where does the Basel to Salerno bus arrive?

Basel to Salerno bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, arrive at Potenza, Terminal Bus 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, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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 7m
€43–234
Train via Rome
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
4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Salernotrain
10h 45m
€163–230
Bus via Potenza
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Potenza, Terminal Busbus Senise
2. Take the bus from Potenza to Salernobus Liscio
20h
€87–90
Drive 1,150 km
1. Drive from Basel to Salernocar 1,150 km
10h 51m
€200–289
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 12m
€99–323
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 47m
€57–203
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 30m
€123–310
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Avellinobus
21h 10m
€100–139

Basel to Salerno by train

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Distance: 984 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Salerno via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Salerno via Potenza, Terminal Bus and Potenza in around 20h.

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