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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 95 and takes 13h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 200.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Basel. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Basel Sbb via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Rome to Basel?

The distance between Rome and Basel is 783 km. The road distance is 907.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Rome to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Basel bus from?

Rome to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Basel train from?

Rome to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Basel?

The best way to get from Rome to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 230 and takes 8h 30m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 95 and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Rome to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rome to Basel train arrive?

Rome to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Basel is 907 km. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from Rome to Basel.

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

Book your Rome to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Basel.

Rome to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Basel by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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 Fiumicino International Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Basel (BSL)FCO - BSL
4h 27m
CHF 51–196
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano CentraleFr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel SbbEc
8h 30m
CHF 102–224
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Basel SBBN524 / ...
13h 15m
CHF 65–95
Drive 907.3 km
1. Drive from Rome to Basel907.3 km
8h 50m
CHF 145–209
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FCO - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 46m
CHF 61–220
Train to Naples Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Basel (BSL)NAP - BSL
5h 23m
CHF 77–241
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano CentraleFr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich HbEc
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
9h 10m
CHF 90–234
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to FrosinoneIc
2. Take the bus from Frosinone to Basel
18h 10m
CHF 81–129

Rome to Basel by train

33Weekly Trains

8h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 782.5 km
Duration: 4h 27m

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

easyJet, Lufthansa, and ITA Airways fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Basel (BSL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Basel Sbb via Milano Centrale in around 8h 30m.

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