There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Venice by plane, train, bus, night train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly from Basel • 3h 43m
50€ - 304€
Cheapest option
Bus • 10h 25m
45€ - 65€
5 alternative options
Train to Zurich, fly • 4h 44m
69€ - 334€
Train via Milan • 7h 54m
119€ - 255€
Train • 8h 23m
155€ - 285€
Train, night train • 10h 48m
110€ - 175€
Drive • 6h 6m
80€ - 120€
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Venice is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 70 and takes 10h 25m.
The quickest way to get from Basel to Venice is to fly which costs SFr 50 - SFr 340 and takes 3h 43m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at Venice Tronchetto Train Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Venice. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Venezia S. Lucia via Brig and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
The distance between Basel and Venice is 434 km. The road distance is 610.4 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Venice without a car is to train via Milan which takes 7h 54m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 280.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Basel to Venice, including transfers.
Basel to Venice bus services, operated by ExpressBus, depart from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse station.
Basel to Venice train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Basel Sbb station.
The best way to get from Basel to Venice is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 340. Alternatively, you can train via Milan, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 280 and takes 7h 54m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 70 and takes 10h 25m.
- Distance: 433.9 km
- Duration: 3h 43m
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Venice, Italy?
easyJet, Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti fly from Basel to Venice 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel to Venice via Brig and Milano Centrale in around 7h 54m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Basel to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 950€
Flights from Zurich to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 260€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 650€
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Basel to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 360€
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 23€ - 35€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 55€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Basel Sbb to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 110€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Brig to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 75€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 140€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zuerich Hb to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 250€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 35€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 30€ - 35€
- 1st Class
- 24€ - 29€
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 20€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 22€ - 75€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 22€ - 30€
- Base Standard
- 40€ - 60€
- Base Premium
- 50€ - 75€
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 27€
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +33 1 83 82 00 00
- Website
- thello.com
Night train from Brig to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 70€
- Website
- Thello
- Phone
- +41 842 000 888
- info@expressbus.ch
- Website
- expressbus.ch
Bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Venice Tronchetto Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 65€
- Website
- ExpressBus
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Basel, Basel SBB to Venice, Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 45€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Basel Airport to Venice Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Basel to Venice bus services, operated by ExpressBus, arrive at Venice Tronchetto Train Station.
Basel to Venice train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Venice is 610 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Basel to Venice.
easyJet, Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti offer flights from Basel Airport to Venice Airport.
Book your Basel to Venice bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 3303+ hotels available in Venice. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from Basel to Basel Airport is to line 50 bus which takes 8 min and costs SFr 2 - SFr 4.