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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Basel is to bus via Alcamo which costs SFr 90 - SFr 140 and takes 29h 33m.

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 3m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 240.

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 27h 55m.

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 3m 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 3m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 200 - SFr 550 and takes 20h 39m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 220 and takes 27h 55m.

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 1334+ 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 3m
CHF 42–240
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 202–527
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 161–236
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N597
2. Take the bus from Milan to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N487 / ...
27h 55m
CHF 78–212
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 21m
CHF 101–361
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Basel (BSL)plane CTA - BSL
7h 9m
CHF 74–236
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 34m
CHF 149–251
Bus via Alcamo
1. Take the bus from PALERMO via Sciuti Liberta' to Alcamo via Gulliverbus
2. Take the bus from Alcamo SP55 to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Baselbus
29h 33m
CHF 90–140

Palermo to Basel by bus

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27h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,177.6 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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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