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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Trieste is to bus via Milan which costs €50 - €110 and takes 13h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Trieste is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 53m and costs €250 - €800.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Trieste?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Trieste, Autostazione via Stazione Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Trieste?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Trieste Centrale via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

How far is it from Basel to Trieste?

The distance between Basel and Trieste is 794 km. The road distance is 714.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Trieste without a car is to train which takes 10h 57m and costs €100 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 10h 57m to get from Basel to Trieste, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Trieste bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Trieste train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Trieste?

The best way to get from Basel to Trieste is to train which takes 10h 57m and costs €100 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €210 - €550 and takes 12h 31m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €280 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Basel to Trieste bus arrive?

Basel to Trieste bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venice Mestre station.

Where does the Basel to Trieste train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Trieste?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Trieste is 714 km. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Basel to Trieste.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Trieste?

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Basel to Trieste - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Trieste by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, shuttle, 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.

Train
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 Venezia Mestretrain Fr
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain Re
10h 57m
€104–514
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano - Lampugnano M1 to Trieste Central Bus Stationbus 57
13h 10m
€54–102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Venice Mestrebus FlixBus N401
2. Take the bus from Stazione Mestre to Trieste, Autostazionebus
12h 31m
€216–516
Drive 714.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Triestecar 714.1 km
7h 31m
€127–183
Fly Basel to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane BSL - TRS
6h 54m
€96–271
Train via Basel SBB
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 Venezia Mestretrain
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain Re
11h 20m
€99–469
Fly Basel to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BSL - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centraleshuttle
5h 53m
€258–754
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane ZRH - LJU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centraleshuttle
6h 13m
€266–723
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
3. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centraleshuttle
7h 1m
€311–853
Fly Basel to Pula Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Pula Airport (PUY)plane BSL - PUY
2. Take the bus from Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor to Trieste Centralebus
6h 5m
€146–606
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane ZRH - ZAG
3. Take a shuttle bus from Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport to Trieste Centraleshuttle
8h 20m
€162–1,055
Fly Basel to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane BSL - ZAG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport to Trieste Centraleshuttle
7h 41m
€79–956

Basel to Trieste by train

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10h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 793.9 km
Duration: 10h 57m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Trieste Centrale via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Venezia Mestre in around 10h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Trieste, Autostazione via Venice Mestre and Stazione Mestre in around 12h 31m.

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