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 - €90 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 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 Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.

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 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 4m 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 Florence Villa Constanza Bus 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 2202+ hotels available in Siena.

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

There are 8 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 Ec
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 4m
Bus via Lugano
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel to Luganobus
2. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Siena Central Train Stationbus Itabus
16h 40m
€52–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N524 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Sienabus N528 / ...
11h 7m
€58–87
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 13m
€116–277
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 19m
€118–313
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 Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain
9h 45m
€110–289
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 Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain
8h 6m
€132–325

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

23Weekly Planes

4h 20mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 703.6 km
Duration: 9h 4m

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.

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