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 70 - SFr 120 and takes 27h 41m.

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 49m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 200.

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 via Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello, Milano, San Donato M3 and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 41m.

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 5m.

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 5m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m 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 Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello 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 49m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 190 - SFr 550 and takes 22h 5m, you could also bus via Milan, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 120 and takes 27h 41m.

Where does the Sicily to Basel bus arrive?

Sicily to Basel bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Milano, San Donato M3 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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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Sicily to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 11 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 49m
CHF 58–196
Fly Palermo Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane PMO - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain
9h 32m
CHF 53–383
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 5m
CHF 190–516
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 Baselbus BlaBlaCar Bus
27h 41m
CHF 73–118
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 95–301
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 44m
CHF 96–317
Fly Palermo Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Basel (BSL)plane PMO - BSL
5h 2m
CHF 72–230
Fly Vincenzo Magliocco Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Basel (BSL)plane CIY - BSL
5h 3m
CHF 85–314
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 75–196
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 57m
CHF 143–256

Sicily to Basel by train

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22h 5mAverage Duration

CHF 190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,293.8 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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

easyJet, Lufthansa City, and Lufthansa fly 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 5m.

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