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 45 - SFr 70 and takes 9h 35m.

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 12m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Florence and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Florence and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 35m.

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 634.5 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 200.

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 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 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 9h 35m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 240 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Florence to Basel bus arrive?

Florence to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB 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 1279+ 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 91–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Florence to Basel SBBbus N524
9h 35m
CHF 45–70
Drive 634.5 km
1. Drive from Florence to Baselcar 634.5 km
6h 27m
CHF 99–143
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Basel (BSL)plane FLR - BSL
5h 58m
CHF 94–236
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 79–222
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bernbus
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
14h 9m
CHF 88–135
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 12m
CHF 94–270
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 15m
CHF 86–254
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 44m
CHF 106–288

Florence to Basel by train (Trenitalia)

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7h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 666.3 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, FlixBus operates a bus from Florence to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 45–70 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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