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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Venice is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Venice is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs €60 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Venice?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Venice. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Venezia, Tronchetto via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Venice?

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 Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Basel to Venice?

The distance between Basel and Venice is 594 km. The road distance is 575.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Venice without a car is to train via Milan which takes 8h 12m and costs €60 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Basel to Venice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Venice bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Venice train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Venice?

The best way to get from Basel to Venice is to train via Milan which takes 8h 12m and costs €60 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 24m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €220 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Basel to Venice bus arrive?

Basel to Venice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Basel to Venice train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Venice?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Venice is 575 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Basel to Venice.

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

Book your Basel to Venice train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Venice?

There are 5448+ hotels available in Venice.

Basel to Venice - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Venice by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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

Train via Milan
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 S. Luciatrain Fr
8h 12m
€62–262
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Venezia, Tronchettobus FlixBus 405 / ...
9h 24m
€43–67
Drive 575.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Venicecar 575.2 km
6h 12m
€99–142
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport
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
5h 1m
€105–278
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Como S. Giovannitrain S10 / ...
3. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Venezia S. Luciatrain Ec
8h 19m
€86–220
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel to Chiassobus
2. Take the train from Chiasso to Milano Centraletrain S11
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia Stationtrain
13h 1m
€56–101
Fly Basel to Venice Marco Polo Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BSL - VCE
3h 51m
€63–214
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Luciatrain
6h 38m
€115–317

Basel to Venice by train

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8h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 594 km
Duration: 8h 12m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Venezia S. Lucia via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Venezia, Tronchetto via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 9h 24m.

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