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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Siena is to bus via Lugano which costs €50 - €95 and takes 16h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Siena is to drive which takes 7h 9m and costs €120 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Siena?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Siena. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Siena via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Siena?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Siena. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Siena via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

How far is it from Basel to Siena?

The distance between Basel and Siena is 704 km. The road distance is 699.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Siena without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Basel to Siena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Siena bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Siena train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Siena?

The best way to get from Basel to Siena is to bus which takes 11h 7m and costs €55 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €240 and takes 10h 14m.

Where does the Basel to Siena bus arrive?

Basel to Siena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Siena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Siena?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Siena is 700 km. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Basel to Siena.

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

Book your Basel to Siena train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Siena?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Siena by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.Fr
4. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Siena-Via Tozzi131
10h 3m
Bus via Lugano
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel to Lugano
2. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Siena Central Train StationItabus
16h 40m
€54–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Florence Villa Constanza Bus StationN524 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to SienaN528 / ...
11h 7m
€58–97
Drive 699.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Siena699.6 km
7h 9m
€120–173
Fly Basel to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)BSL - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Siena
8h 20m
€107–256
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to SienaRe
10h 14m
€79–236
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)ZRH - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Siena
7h 26m
€108–312
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Siena
8h
€119–359
Fly Basel to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)BSL - FCO
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Florence Santa Maria Novella
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Siena
8h 45m
€85–279

Basel (BSL) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) flights

33Weekly Planes

4h 18mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 704 km
Duration: 10h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Basel SBB to Siena via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 11h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Siena via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Firenze S.M.N. in around 10h 14m.

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