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 25 - SFr 90 and takes 14h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Italy to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 200.

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 and Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.

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 783 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 220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m 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, 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, bus or fly from Italy to Basel?

The best way to get from Italy to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 220 and takes 8h 28m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 90 and takes 14h 19m.

Where does the Italy to Basel bus arrive?

Italy to Basel bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano 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 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Italy to Basel by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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.

Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Basel (BSL)plane FCO - BSL
4h 30m
CHF 55–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N487 / ...
14h 19m
CHF 25–86
Train
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 105–213
Drive 907.3 km
1. Drive from Rome to Baselcar 907.3 km
8h 53m
CHF 142–205
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 94–270
Fly Naples Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Basel (BSL)plane NAP - BSL
4h 21m
CHF 43–199
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, 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 16m
CHF 86–233
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 93–217

Italy to Basel by train

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8h 28mAverage Duration

CHF 105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 783.4 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Italy and Basel, Switzerland?

easyJet, Lufthansa, and ITA Airways fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Basel (BSL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Basel Sbb via Milano Centrale in around 8h 28m.

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