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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Siena is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 10h 15m.

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 12m 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 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

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 9h 12m and costs €80 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m 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 does the Basel to Siena bus arrive?

Basel to Siena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Can I drive from Basel to Siena?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Siena is 700 km. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Basel to Siena.

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?

There are 2370+ hotels available in Siena.

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 Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
4. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Siena-Via Tozzibus 131
9h 12m
€82–427
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus FlixBus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Sienabus N528 / ...
10h 15m
€44–81
Drive 699.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Sienacar 699.6 km
7h 12m
€122–176
Fly Basel to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane BSL - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain
8h 15m
€116–286
Train, bus via Locarno
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain
2. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
4. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Siena-Via Tozzibus 131
11h 39m
€132–218
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 Sienatrain
7h 20m
€132–362
Fly Basel to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane BSL - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain
8h 54m
€88–344
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain
7h 59m
€129–410
Fly Basel to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BSL - FCO
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.train
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain
8h 44m
€98–306

Basel to Siena by train and bus

76Weekly Services

9h 12mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 704.1 km
Duration: 9h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Basel SBB to Siena via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 10h 15m.

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