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 75 - SFr 120 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 26m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 200.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rome Tiburtina Bus station station and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart three times a day, 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 25m.

How far is it from Rome to Basel?

The distance between Rome and Basel is 783 km. The road distance is 907.5 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 25m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m 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 ItaloTreno, 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 26m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 230 and takes 8h 25m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 120 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 ItaloTreno, 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?

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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 1330+ hotels available in Basel.

Rome to Basel - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Rome to Basel by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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Fly to Basel
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1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Basel (BSL)plane FCO - BSL
4h 26m
CHF 57–199
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain 9950 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
8h 25m
CHF 135–223
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N524 / ...
13h 15m
CHF 75–120
Drive 907.5 km
1. Drive from Rome to Baselcar 907.5 km
8h 53m
CHF 152–219
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 69–203
Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane FCO - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
6h 13m
CHF 67–258
Train via Rome Termini
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
8h 59m
CHF 133–242

Rome to Basel by bus

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Distance: 783.4 km
Duration: 4h 26m

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

easyJet, ITA Airways, and Lufthansa fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Basel (BSL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Basel Sbb via Milano Centrale in around 8h 25m.

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