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

The cheapest way to get from Bolzano to Basel is to drive which costs SFr 60 - SFr 90 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolzano to Basel is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90.

Is there a direct bus between Bolzano and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolzano to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bolzano South and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Bolzano and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Bolzano to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bolzano Bozen and arriving at Basel SBB via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Bolzano to Basel?

The distance between Bolzano and Basel is 489 km. The road distance is 392.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bolzano to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Bolzano to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolzano to Basel bus from?

Bolzano to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.

Where do I catch the Bolzano to Basel train from?

Bolzano to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.

Train or bus from Bolzano to Basel?

The best way to get from Bolzano to Basel is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 17m.

Where does the Bolzano to Basel bus arrive?

Bolzano to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Where does the Bolzano to Basel train arrive?

Bolzano to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Brennero - Brenner station.

Can I drive from Bolzano to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolzano to Basel is 392 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Bolzano to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Bolzano to Basel - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Bolzano to Basel 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
best
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
8h 21m
CHF 79–219
Drive 392.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bolzano to Baselcar 392.4 km
5h 3m
CHF 63–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus 095 / ...
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Zurich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus
9h 17m
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
6h 34m
CHF 144–347
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain 89
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Bregenztrain Drf
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
9h 26m
CHF 118–315
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 53m
CHF 172–378
Train, train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Basel (BSL)plane VCE - BSL
7h 32m
CHF 79–324

Bolzano to Basel by train

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Distance: 488.6 km
Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a train from Bolzano Bozen to Basel SBB via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolzano South to Basel, Bahnhof via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and Zürich Bus Station in around 9h 17m.

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