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

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 220 and takes 29h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Basel. However, there are services departing from Piazza Boiardo and arriving at Basel SBB via Palermo and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Sicily and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Sicily to Basel. However, there are services departing from Palermo Notarbartolo and arriving at Basel SBB via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini, Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 53m.

How far is it from Sicily to Basel?

The distance between Sicily and Basel is 1177 km.

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

The best way to get from Sicily to Basel without a car is to train which takes 21h 53m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Sicily to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sicily to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Sicily to Basel?

The best way to get from Sicily to Basel is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 370 and takes 21h 53m, you could also bus via Olten, which costs and takes 28h 7m.

Where does the Sicily to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sicily to Basel train arrive?

Sicily to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

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

Book your Sicily to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Basel.

Sicily to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Sicily to Basel by plane, train (Trenitalia), car ferry, car, bus, 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 Palermo Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Basel (BSL)PMO - BSL
5h 4m
CHF 66–229
Fly Palermo Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)PMO - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
3. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBB
9h 33m
CHF 57–292
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma TerminiIc
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano CentraleFr / ...
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-GoldauEc
4. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBEc
21h 53m
CHF 127–368
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoa
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Basel
25h 47m
CHF 131–231
Bus via Olten
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Milano, San Donato M3Autoservizi Salemi 700
2. Take the bus from Milan to Olten GosgerstrasseMarinoBus 251* / ...
28h 7m
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Basel (BSL)CTA - BSL
4h 46m
CHF 63–207
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CTA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 50m
CHF 93–271
Fly Vincenzo Magliocco Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Basel (BSL)CIY - BSL
4h 35m
CHF 74–264
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoN597
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Basel SBBN524 / ...
29h 43m
CHF 66–216
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoa
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano CentraleIc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel SbbEc
30h 2m
CHF 116–235

Sicily to Basel by train

7Weekly Trains

21h 53mAverage Duration

CHF 127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,176.7 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

easyJet flies from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Basel (BSL) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Basel SBB via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, and Arth-Goldau in around 21h 53m.

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