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 40 - SFr 110 and takes 13h 35m.

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 31m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Rome Tiburtina Bus station and arriving at Basel SBB via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

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 907.4 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 130 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m 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 Rome Tiburtina Bus 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 31m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 270 and takes 8h 30m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 110 and takes 13h 35m.

Where does the Rome to Basel bus arrive?

Rome to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan 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 53m 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 1318+ hotels available in Basel.

Rome to Basel - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 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 to Basel
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Basel (BSL)plane FCO - BSL
4h 31m
CHF 62–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Milanbus FlixBus N524 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N487 / ...
13h 35m
CHF 44–105
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
8h 30m
CHF 137–265
Drive 907.4 km
1. Drive from Rome to Baselcar 907.4 km
8h 53m
CHF 143–207
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FCO - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 44m
CHF 71–241
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
9h 6m
CHF 127–263

Rome to Basel by train

33Weekly Trains

8h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 137Cheapest Price

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Distance: 783.4 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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

easyJet, Lufthansa, and two other airlines 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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