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 30 - SFr 70 and takes 10h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Siena to Basel is to drive which takes 7h 13m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 160.

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 10h 45m.

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 28m.

How far is it from Siena to Basel?

The distance between Siena and Basel is 759 km. The road distance is 699.7 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 28m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 9h 28m 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 train which takes 9h 28m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 70 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Siena to Basel bus arrive?

Siena to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano 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?

Book your Siena to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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 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 (Trenitalia)
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 28m
CHF 103–209
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Siena to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N528 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N487 / ...
10h 45m
CHF 31–70
Drive 699.7 km
1. Drive from Siena to Baselcar 699.7 km
7h 13m
CHF 110–158
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
Bus, train via Milan
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus 131
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
9h 45m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Siena Central Train Station to Zurich Ausstellungsstrassebus Itabus
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
12h 54m
CHF 51–89
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
Bus, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Basel
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 Basel (BSL)plane BLQ - BSL
7h 47m
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

Siena to Basel by train (Trenitalia)

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9h 28mAverage Duration

CHF 103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 759.3 km
Duration: 9h 28m

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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Siena to Basel SBB via Milan in around 10h 45m.

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