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 40 - SFr 110 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 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 train from?

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

Train, bus or fly 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, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 49m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 190 and takes 4h 23m.

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?

Book your Italy to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1001+ 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 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 to Zurich Airport, 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 100–275
Bus
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 43–101
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 135–255
Drive 907.3 km
1. Drive from Rome to Baselcar 907.3 km
8h 53m
CHF 147–212
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 113–322
Fly Naples Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Basel (BSL)plane NAP - BSL
4h 23m
CHF 53–190
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Zurich 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 102–310
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 128–265

Italy to Basel by train

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8h 21mAverage Duration

CHF 135Cheapest 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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