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

The cheapest way to get from Italy to Basel is to bus via Milan which costs SFr 40 - SFr 120 and takes 14h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Italy to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 11m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 280.

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, Bahnhof via Roma and Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.

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 21m.

How far is it from Italy to Basel?

The distance between Italy and Basel is 349 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 21m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m 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 Itabus S.p.A., depart from Roma station.

Where do I catch the Italy to Basel train from?

Italy to Basel train services, operated by ItaloTreno, 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 21m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 120 and takes 14h 49m.

Where does the Italy to Basel bus arrive?

Italy to Basel bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Zurigo station.

Where does the Italy to Basel train arrive?

Italy to Basel train services, operated by ItaloTreno, 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 1184+ hotels available in Basel.

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

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

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

Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly, train
best
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
4h 11m
CHF 100–274
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N528 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N487 / ...
14h 49m
CHF 44–111
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain 9950 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
8h 21m
CHF 137–260
Drive 907.3 km
1. Drive from Rome to Baselcar 907.3 km
8h 53m
CHF 144–208
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 11m
CHF 113–321
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
CHF 101–305
Fly from Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NAP - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 43m
CHF 91–285
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
9h 6m
CHF 130–270
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma to Zurigobus Napoli / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
17h 20m

Italy to Basel by subway and bus

52Weekly Services

14h 49mAverage Duration

CHF 44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 349.5 km
Duration: 4h 11m

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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Termini to Basel SBB via Tiburtina F.s., Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, and Milan in around 14h 49m.

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