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

The cheapest way to get from Italy to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Italy to Basel is to fly and train which takes 5h 1m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Italy and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Italy to Basel. However, there are services departing from Termini and arriving at Basel SBB via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Italy and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Italy to Basel. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Basel Sbb via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Italy to Basel?

The distance between Italy and Basel is 925 km. The road distance is 907.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Italy to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Italy to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Italy to Basel bus from?

Italy to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Italy to Basel train from?

Italy to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train or bus from Italy to Basel?

The best way to get from Italy to Basel is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 33m.

Where does the Italy to Basel bus arrive?

Italy to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Italy to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Italy to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Italy to Basel is 907 km. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Italy to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1275+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Italy 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
best
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
8h 28m
CHF 105–223
Fly from Fiumicino International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FCO - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 41m
CHF 59–195
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Basel SBBbus N524 / ...
14h 33m
CHF 66–101
Drive 907.3 km
1. Drive from Rome to Baselcar 907.3 km
8h 53m
CHF 141–204
Fly from Florence Peretola 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 via Zurich
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
9h 9m
CHF 93–227
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Frosinonetrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Frosinone to Baselbus
18h 52m
CHF 80–129
Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 1m
CHF 92–233
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 17m
CHF 81–223

Italy to Basel by train

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8h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 924.8 km
Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Italy and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Basel Sbb via Milano Centrale in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Basel SBB twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 65–95 and the journey takes 13h 15m.

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