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

The cheapest way to get from Parma to Basel is to bus via Milan which costs SFr 27 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Parma to Basel is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Parma and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parma and arriving at Basel. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Parma and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Parma to Basel. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Basel SBB via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Parma to Basel?

The distance between Parma and Basel is 450 km. The road distance is 462.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Parma to Basel without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Parma to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Parma to Basel bus from?

Parma to Basel bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Parma station.

Where do I catch the Parma to Basel train from?

Parma to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Parma station.

Train or bus from Parma to Basel?

The best way to get from Parma to Basel is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Parma to Basel bus arrive?

Parma to Basel bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Milano station.

Where does the Parma to Basel train arrive?

Parma to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Bellinzona station.

Can I drive from Parma to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Basel is 463 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Parma to Basel.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Parma to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Parma to Basel by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Parma to Bellinzonatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
6h 36m
CHF 64–309
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parma to Milanobus Parma - Milano / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N487 / ...
7h 25m
CHF 28–49
Drive 462.9 km
1. Drive from Parma to Baselcar 462.9 km
4h 55m
CHF 74–106
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 39m
CHF 112–312
Train via Arth
1. Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
3. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBtrain Ec
6h 42m
CHF 66–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parma to Baselbus
9h 30m
CHF 35–55
Bus via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport
1. Take the bus from Parma - Viale Toschi to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airportbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 49m
CHF 35–63
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 11m
CHF 115–398
Train, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
3. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 13m
CHF 140–475
Train, train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 51m
CHF 130–453

Parma to Basel by train

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6h 36mAverage Duration

CHF 64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 450.1 km
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a train from Parma to Basel SBB via Bellinzona in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parma to Basel SBB via Milan in around 7h 25m.

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