There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Venice by plane, train, bus 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 • 3 h 50 min
$54 - $328
6 alternative options
Train to Zurich, fly • 5 h 6 min
$99 - $382
Train via Milano Centrale • 6 h 58 min
$116 - $212
Train Trenitalia Eurocity • 8 h 43 min
$108 - $168
Train, bus • 9 h 14 min
$123 - $187
Bus • 10 h 25 min
$80 - $100
Drive • 6 h 4 min
$90 - $140
Questions & Answers
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel and arriving at Venezia. Services depart three times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 h 25 min.
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 Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6 h 58 min.
The distance between Basel and Venice is 434 km. The road distance is 610.2 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Venice without a car is to train which takes 6 h 58 min and costs .
It takes approximately 3 h 50 min to get from Basel to Venice, including transfers.
Basel to Venice bus services, operated by Domo Reisen, depart from Basel 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 3 h 50 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 6 h 58 min, you could also bus, which costs and takes 10 h 25 min.
The quickest flight from Basel Airport to Venice Airport is the direct flight which takes 1 h 10 min.
Basel to Venice bus services, operated by Domo Reisen, arrive at Venezia station.
- Distance: 271.2 miles
- Duration: 3 h 50 min
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Venice, Italy?
easyJet, Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti fly from Basel to Venice 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel to Venice via Milano Centrale in around 6 h 58 min.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Basel to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 10 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $390
Flights from Zurich to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 15 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35 - $230
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Basel to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 1 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $1,100
Flights from Zurich to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $290
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 5 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $700
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. Swiss Railways codeshares with American Airlines and Swiss International Air Lines out of Zurich International Airport.
Contact Details
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $30 - $60
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85 - $150
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Sargans
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55 - $110
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
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 Basel Sbb to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 6 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55 - $80
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $65
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
Train from Zuerich Hb to Venezia S.Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75 - $110
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
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
- 2 h 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale Station to Venezia Santa Lucia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- italotreno.it
- Phone
- 0041 44 828 60 40
- info@domo-reisen.ch
- Website
- domo-reisen.ch
Bus from Sargans to Venezia
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 15 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65 - $85
- Schedules at
- domo-reisen.ch
Bus from Basel to Venezia
- Ave. Duration
- 10 h 25 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $80 - $100
- Schedules at
- domo-reisen.ch
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Basel, Basel central station to Venice, Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 9 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $75
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
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 6 h 4 min to drive from Basel to Venice.
Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti and easyJet offer flights from Basel Airport to Venice Airport.
Book your Basel to Venice train tickets online with Rome2rio.
Book your Basel to Venice bus tickets online with Distribusion and FlixBus.
There are 4051+ hotels available in Venice. Prices start at $72 USD per night.
The best way to get from Basel to Basel Airport is to line 50 bus which takes 8 min and costs .