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

The cheapest way to get from Prato to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 10h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prato to Basel is to fly and train which takes 5h 29m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 350.

Is there a direct bus between Prato and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Prato to Basel. However, there are services departing from Prato and arriving at Basel SBB via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Prato and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Prato to Basel. However, there are services departing from Prato Centrale and arriving at Basel SBB via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Prato to Basel?

The distance between Prato and Basel is 617 km. The road distance is 628.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Prato to Basel without a car is to train via Arth which takes 8h 13m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Prato to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prato to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Prato to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Prato to Basel?

The best way to get from Prato to Basel is to train via Arth which takes 8h 13m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 10h 10m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 280 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Prato to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Prato to Basel train arrive?

Prato to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Can I drive from Prato to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Prato to Basel is 629 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Prato to Basel.

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

Book your Prato to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1318+ hotels available in Basel.

Prato to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Prato to Basel by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, 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.

Train via Arth
best
1. Take the train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Bologna centrale 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
8h 13m
CHF 87–271
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Prato to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 518 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N487 / ...
10h 10m
CHF 41–74
Drive 628.7 km
1. Drive from Prato to Baselcar 628.7 km
6h 24m
CHF 99–143
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Basel (BSL)plane FLR - BSL
6h 20m
CHF 105–276
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Prato Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
8h 45m
CHF 78–145
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Prato Centrale to Modenatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Baselbus
13h 15m
CHF 52–87
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 29m
CHF 129–347
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Basel (BSL)plane BLQ - BSL
6h 41m
CHF 56–230
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Prato Centrale 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 10m
CHF 115–351

Prato to Basel by train

87Weekly Trains

8h 13mAverage Duration

CHF 87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 617.5 km
Duration: 8h 13m

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

You can take a train from Prato Centrale to Basel SBB via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale, and Arth-Goldau in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Prato to Basel SBB via Milan in around 10h 10m.

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