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

The cheapest way to get from Siena to Basel is to bus via Milan which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 11h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Siena to Basel is to drive and fly which takes 5h 49m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 270.

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 Bologna and Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

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 26m.

How far is it from Siena to Basel?

The distance between Siena and Basel is 760 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 train which takes 9h 26m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 9h 26m 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 Itabus S.p.A., 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 train which takes 9h 26m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 11h 2m.

Where does the Siena to Basel bus arrive?

Siena to Basel bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Bologna 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?

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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, plane, 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.

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 26m
CHF 109–217
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Siena to Bolognabus
2. Take the bus from Bologna to Milanbus
3. Take the bus from Milan to Basel SBBbus
11h 2m
CHF 40–76
Drive 699.8 km
1. Drive from Siena to Baselcar 699.8 km
7h 13m
CHF 111–161
Drive to Pisa International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Drive from Siena to Pisa International Airport (PSA)car
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Basel (BSL)plane PSA - BSL
5h 49m
CHF 89–267
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus 131
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 35m
CHF 86–295
Bus
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 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 22m
CHF 109–281
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 128–352
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 11m
CHF 119–405

Siena to Basel by train

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9h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 759.6 km
Duration: 9h 26m

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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Siena to Basel SBB via Bologna and Milan in around 11h 2m.

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