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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Basel is to fly which costs SFr 60 - SFr 210 and takes 5h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Basel is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 210.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Basel. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Basel SBB via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Basel. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Basel SBB via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 39m.

How far is it from Palermo to Basel?

The distance between Palermo and Basel is 1178 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Basel without a car is to train which takes 20h 39m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Palermo to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Basel bus from?

Palermo to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Basel train from?

Palermo to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Palermo to Basel?

The best way to get from Palermo to Basel is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 200 - SFr 550 and takes 20h 39m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 210 and takes 28h 5m.

Where does the Palermo to Basel bus arrive?

Palermo to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Palermo to Basel train arrive?

Palermo to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

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

Book your Palermo to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Palermo to Basel?

Book your Palermo to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 544+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Palermo to Basel by plane, train (Trenitalia), car ferry, car, bus, 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 Palermo Airport to Basel
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1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Basel (BSL)plane PMO - BSL
5h 2m
CHF 62–210
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
4. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBtrain Ec
20h 39m
CHF 206–523
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Baselcar
25h 41m
CHF 164–241
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Milano, San Donato M3bus
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
3. Take the train from Locarno to Basel SBBtrain
27h 30m
CHF 138–208
Fly Palermo Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PMO - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 22m
CHF 95–296
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Basel (BSL)plane CTA - BSL
7h 53m
CHF 93–253
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N597
2. Take the bus from Milan to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N487 / ...
28h 5m
CHF 77–203
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
28h 26m
CHF 147–251

Palermo to Basel by bus, subway, and train

1Weekly Services

27h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,177.6 km
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Basel, Switzerland?

easyJet flies from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Basel (BSL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Basel SBB via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, and Arth-Goldau in around 20h 39m.

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