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

The cheapest way to get from Siena to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Siena to Basel is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 31m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 370.

Is there a direct bus between Siena and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Siena to Basel. However, there are services departing from Siena and arriving at Basel SBB via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Siena and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Siena to Basel. However, there are services departing from Siena and arriving at Basel Sbb via Firenze S.M.N. and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

How far is it from Siena to Basel?

The distance between Siena and Basel is 698 km. The road distance is 699.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Siena to Basel without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 12m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 330.

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Siena to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Siena to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Siena to Basel train from?

Siena to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Siena station.

Train or bus from Siena to Basel?

The best way to get from Siena to Basel is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 220 and takes 9h 29m.

Where does the Siena to Basel bus arrive?

Siena to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Siena to Basel train arrive?

Siena to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.

Can I drive from Siena to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Siena to Basel is 700 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Siena to Basel.

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

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

Book your Siena to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Siena to Basel by bus, train, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus 131
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
5. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBtrain Ec
9h 12m
CHF 91–330
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Siena to Milanbus FlixBus 519
2. Take the bus from Milan to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N487 / ...
11h 15m
CHF 46–81
Drive 699.8 km
1. Drive from Siena to Baselcar 699.8 km
7h 13m
CHF 113–162
Bus to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Basel (BSL)plane FLR - BSL
7h 28m
CHF 119–281
Train
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
9h 29m
CHF 110–217
Train via Arth
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. 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
9h 57m
CHF 94–307
Bus via Parma
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus 131
2. Take the bus from Firenze - Piazzale Montelungo to Parma - Viale Toschibus
3. Take the bus from Parma to Baselbus
16h 7m
CHF 48–73
Bus to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 31m
CHF 133–362
Bus, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 10m
CHF 119–415

Siena to Basel by bus

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11h 15mAverage Duration

CHF 46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 697.7 km
Duration: 9h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Siena to Basel SBB via Milan in around 11h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Siena to Basel Sbb via Firenze S.M.N. and Milano Centrale in around 9h 29m.

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