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

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Basel is to bus via Milan which costs SFr 75 - SFr 140 and takes 29h 10m.

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 44m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 210.

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, Brausebad via Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello, Milano, San Donato M3, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 10m.

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 22h 7m.

How far is it from Sicily to Basel?

The distance between Sicily and Basel is 1294 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 22h 7m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m 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 4h 44m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 200 - SFr 550 and takes 22h 7m, you could also bus via Milan, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 140 and takes 29h 10m.

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?

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 546+ hotels available in Basel.

Sicily to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 9 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 Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Basel (BSL)plane CTA - BSL
4h 44m
CHF 63–206
Fly Palermo Airport to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Basel (BSL)plane PMO - BSL
5h 2m
CHF 62–200
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
4. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBtrain Ec
22h 7m
CHF 206–541
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Baselcar
25h 49m
CHF 161–251
Bus via Milan
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Milano, San Donato M3bus Autoservizi Salemi 700
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airportbus BlaBlaCar Bus
29h 10m
CHF 78–132
Fly Palermo Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PMO - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 22m
CHF 95–296
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CTA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 54m
CHF 96–322
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N597
2. Take the bus from Milan to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N487 / ...
29h 25m
CHF 77–221
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
29h 58m
CHF 144–261

Sicily to Basel by train

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22h 7mAverage Duration

CHF 206Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,293.8 km
Duration: 4h 44m

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

easyJet flies from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Basel (BSL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Basel SBB via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, and Arth-Goldau in around 22h 7m.

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