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 45 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 32m.

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 31m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 280.

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 Pomeria 5 and arriving at Basel SBB via T2 Guidoni and Florence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.

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 33m.

How far is it from Prato to Basel?

The distance between Prato and Basel is 618 km. The road distance is 628.6 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 33m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m 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 Florence station.

Where do I catch the Prato to Basel train from?

Prato to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., 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 33m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 32m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 250 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Prato to Basel bus arrive?

Prato to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Prato to Basel train arrive?

Prato to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., 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?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1268+ 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 Re
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 33m
CHF 84–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Florence to Basel SBBbus N524
11h 32m
CHF 47–72
Drive 628.6 km
1. Drive from Prato to Baselcar 628.6 km
6h 24m
CHF 102–147
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Basel (BSL)plane FLR - BSL
6h 17m
CHF 104–246
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 48m
CHF 76–142
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 55–88
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 31m
CHF 99–280
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 49m
CHF 87–233
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 18m
CHF 107–277

Prato to Basel by train

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8h 33mAverage Duration

CHF 84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 617.8 km
Duration: 8h 33m

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 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Florence to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 45–70 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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