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

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Basel is to bus via Alcamo which costs SFr 90 - SFr 150 and takes 30h 47m.

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 41m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220.

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 Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 15m.

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 4m.

How far is it from Sicily to Basel?

The distance between Sicily and Basel is 1178 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 4m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m 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 3m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 200 - SFr 550 and takes 22h 4m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 230 and takes 29h 15m.

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 1295+ 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 Palermo Airport to Basel
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1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Basel (BSL)plane PMO - BSL
5h 3m
CHF 42–240
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 4m
CHF 200–541
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 156–241
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N597
2. Take the bus from Milan to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N487 / ...
29h 15m
CHF 77–221
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Basel (BSL)plane CTA - BSL
4h 41m
CHF 72–218
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 21m
CHF 101–351
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 49m
CHF 116–329
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
30h 6m
CHF 144–256
Bus via Alcamo
1. Take the bus from PALERMO via Sciuti Liberta' to Alcamo via Gulliverbus
2. Take the bus from Alcamo SP55 to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airportbus
30h 47m
CHF 94–149

Sicily to Basel by train

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22h 4mAverage Duration

CHF 200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,177.6 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

easyJet flies from Palermo Airport (PMO) 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 4m.

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