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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Trento is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Trento is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Trento?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Trento. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Trento?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Trento. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Trento via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Verona Porta Nuova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Basel to Trento?

The distance between Basel and Trento is 538 km. The road distance is 444.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Trento without a car is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs €40 - €60.

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

The bus from Basel SBB to Trento takes 8h 20m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Basel to Trento bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Trento train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Trento?

The best way to get from Basel to Trento is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €270 and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Basel to Trento bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Trento train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Trento?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Trento is 445 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Basel to Trento.

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

Book your Basel to Trento train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Trento?

There are 1892+ hotels available in Trento.

Basel to Trento - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Trento by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, plane, or train

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Trentobus 488
8h 20m
€40–60
Train
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 Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
4. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Trentotrain Re
8h 29m
€67–263
Drive 444.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Trentocar 444.8 km
5h 31m
€78–112
Fly, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane BSL - VRN
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Trentotrain
8h 15m
€86–236

Basel to Trento by bus

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8h 20mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 537.5 km
Duration: 8h 20m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Trento twice a week. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Trento via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Verona Porta Nuova in around 8h 29m.

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