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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 210 and takes 28h 20m.

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 4m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 220.

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 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 20m.

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 1177 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 and ferry which takes 19h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m 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 4m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus via Olten, which costs and takes 26h 44m, you could also train, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 370 and takes 20h 39m.

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 1260+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Palermo to Basel by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, bus, or train (Trenitalia)

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

Fly to Basel
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Basel (BSL)PMO - BSL
5h 4m
CHF 66–219
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)PMO - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
3. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBB
9h 33m
CHF 57–272
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina CentraleRe
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Milano CentraleFr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-GoldauEc
5. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBEc
19h 15m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoa
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Basel
25h 40m
CHF 131–221
Bus via Olten
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Milano, San Donato M3Autoservizi Salemi 700
2. Take the bus from Milan to Olten GosgerstrasseMarinoBus 251* / ...
26h 44m
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma TerminiIc
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano CentraleFr / ...
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-GoldauEc
4. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBEc
20h 39m
CHF 118–365
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoN597
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Basel SBBN524 / ...
28h 20m
CHF 67–209
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoa
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano CentraleIc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel SbbEc
28h 34m
CHF 117–225

Palermo Airport (PMO) to Basel (BSL) flights

6Weekly Planes

3h 20mAverage Duration

CHF 51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Palermo to Basel.

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Distance: 1,176.7 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

easyJet flies from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Basel (BSL) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Basel SBB via Milano, San Donato M3, Milan, Olten Gosgerstrasse, and Olten in around 26h 44m.

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