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

The cheapest way to get from Florence to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 26 - SFr 85 and takes 9h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Florence to Basel is to fly and train which takes 5h 11m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Florence and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Florence station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and arriving at Basel SBB via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Florence and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Florence to Basel. However, there are services departing from Firenze S.M.N. and arriving at Basel Sbb via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Florence to Basel?

The distance between Florence and Basel is 666 km. The road distance is 634.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Florence to Basel without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Florence to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Florence to Basel bus from?

Florence to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Florence to Basel train from?

Florence to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.

Train, bus or fly from Florence to Basel?

The best way to get from Florence to Basel is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 85 and takes 9h 40m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 240 and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Florence to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Florence to Basel train arrive?

Florence to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Florence to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Basel is 635 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Florence to Basel.

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

Book your Florence to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

Florence to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Florence to Basel by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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

Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
7h 15m
CHF 92–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N528 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N487 / ...
9h 40m
CHF 26–85
Drive 634.6 km
1. Drive from Florence to Baselcar 634.6 km
6h 27m
CHF 100–144
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Basel (BSL)plane FLR - BSL
6h 11m
CHF 95–236
Train via Arth
1. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
3. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBtrain Ec
7h 42m
CHF 79–224
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Zurich Ausstellungsstrassebus Itabus
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
11h 54m
CHF 45–104
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 11m
CHF 99–270
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Basel (BSL)plane BLQ - BSL
6h 19m
CHF 71–243
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 43m
CHF 100–277

Florence to Basel by train (Trenitalia)

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7h 15mAverage Duration

CHF 92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 666.2 km
Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a train from Firenze S.M.N. to Basel Sbb via Milano Centrale in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Basel SBB via Milan in around 9h 40m.

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