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

The cheapest way to get from Bolzano to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 8h 51m.

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 SBB via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

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 19m.

How far is it from Bolzano to Basel?

The distance between Bolzano and Basel is 489 km. The road distance is 391.4 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 19m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m 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 S.p.A., 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 19m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 8h 51m.

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 S.p.A., arrive at Brennero - Brenner station.

Can I drive from Bolzano to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolzano to Basel is 391 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Bolzano to Basel?

Book your Bolzano to Basel bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Bolzano to Basel by train, bus, car, 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 - BrennerRe
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich HbRjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBTgv / ...
8h 19m
CHF 65–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße095 / ...
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Zurich Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBB206 / ...
8h 51m
CHF 40–74
Drive 391.4 km
1. Drive from Bolzano to Basel391.4 km
5h 3m
CHF 63–90
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Ost
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)MUC - BSL
6h 32m
CHF 135–297
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bolzano to Malpensa Airport - Milan
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
3. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBEc
10h 46m
CHF 80–183
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Venezia Mestre
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Basel (BSL)VCE - BSL
6h 39m
CHF 103–248
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Ost
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 56m
CHF 145–341
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Venezia Mestre
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)VCE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 53m
CHF 138–312

Bolzano to Basel by train

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Distance: 488.5 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolzano South to Basel SBB via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and Zurich Bus Station in around 8h 51m.

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