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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Taormina is to bus which costs €75 - €220 and takes 25h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Taormina is to fly and train which takes 6h 4m and costs €65 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Taormina?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Taormina. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Catania via Archimede. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Taormina?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Taormina. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Taormina-Giardini via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 34m.

How far is it from Basel to Taormina?

The distance between Basel and Taormina is 1383 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Taormina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 17h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Basel to Taormina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Taormina bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Taormina train from?

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

Where does the Basel to Taormina bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Taormina train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Taormina?

There are 1614+ hotels available in Taormina.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Taormina by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or night train

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

Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ZRH - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
7h 9m
€108–360
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
cheapest
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 Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane MXP - CTA
4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
9h 38m
€55–379
Train, ferry
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 Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re
17h 17m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Cataniabus
3. Take the bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandellobus
25h 46m
€76–219
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
3. Drive from Port of Palermo to Taorminacar
29h 15m
€211–323
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BSL - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
6h 4m
€68–228
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 Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane GVA - CTA
4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
9h 12m
€131–443
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Castione-Arbedotrain
2. Take the train from Castione to Malpensa Aeroporto T2train S50
3. Take the bus from Milano Malpensa Aeroporto to Cataniabus
4. Take the bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandellobus
30h 39m
€168–280
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the night train from Milano Centrale to Taormina-Giardininighttrain Ini
23h 34m
€166–552

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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3h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,382.7 km
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Basel SBB to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Catania, and Catania via Archimede in around 25h 46m.

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