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

The cheapest way to get from Siena to Basel is to bus via Lugano which costs SFr 45 - SFr 80 and takes 15h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Siena to Basel is to train and fly which takes 6h 52m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 290.

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-Via Tozzi and arriving at Basel SBB via Florence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

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 30m.

How far is it from Siena to Basel?

The distance between Siena and Basel is 759 km. The road distance is 699.6 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 train which takes 9h 30m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 9h 30m 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 Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali, depart from Siena-Via Tozzi station.

Where do I catch the Siena to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Siena to Basel?

The best way to get from Siena to Basel is to train which takes 9h 30m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h.

Where does the Siena to Basel bus arrive?

Siena to Basel bus services, operated by Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali, arrive at Firenze Autostazione station.

Where does the Siena to Basel train arrive?

Siena to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., 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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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 train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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

Train
best
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 30m
CHF 102–210
Bus via Lugano
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Siena Central Train Station to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Lugano to Baselbus
15h 11m
CHF 47–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus 131R / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence to Basel SBBbus N524
12h
Drive 699.6 km
1. Drive from Siena to Baselcar 699.6 km
7h 13m
CHF 113–164
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Basel (BSL)plane FLR - BSL
7h 38m
CHF 114–256
Train via Arth
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
4. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBtrain Ec
10h 4m
CHF 90–235
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train
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 52m
CHF 109–290
Train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Basel (BSL)plane BLQ - BSL
8h 13m
CHF 102–267
Train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella 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 42m
CHF 122–311

Siena to Basel by train

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9h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 759.3 km
Duration: 9h 30m

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

You can take a train from Siena to Basel Sbb via Firenze S.M.N. and Milano Centrale in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Basel SBB via Firenze Autostazione and Florence in around 12h.

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