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 50 - SFr 100 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 and arriving at Basel SBB via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

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 25m.

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 25m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 9h 25m 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 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 25m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 11h.

Where does the Siena to Basel bus arrive?

Siena to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus 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 11m 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?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Basel.

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.Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano CentraleFr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel SbbEc
9h 25m
CHF 100–209
Bus via Lugano
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Siena Central Train Station to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo CianiItabus
2. Take the bus from Lugano to Basel
15h 11m
CHF 50–96
Bus
1. Take the bus from Siena to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station1509 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Basel SBBN524 / ...
11h
CHF 51–87
Drive 699.6 km
1. Drive from Siena to Basel699.6 km
7h 11m
CHF 112–161
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Basel (BSL)FLR - BSL
7h 38m
CHF 101–235
Train via Arth
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.Re
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-GoldauEc
4. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBEc
10h 7m
CHF 87–234
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FLR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 52m
CHF 101–289
Train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Basel (BSL)BLQ - BSL
8h 1m
CHF 82–286
Train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BLQ - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 30m
CHF 112–330

Siena to Basel by train

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9h 25mAverage Duration

CHF 100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 759.4 km
Duration: 9h 25m

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 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Siena to Basel SBB via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 11h.

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