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

The cheapest way to get from Taormina to Basel is to train and car ferry and bus which costs SFr 100 - SFr 190 and takes 27h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taormina to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 46m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Taormina and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Taormina to Basel. However, there are services departing from Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello and arriving at Basel SBB via Catania and Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h.

Is there a direct train between Taormina and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Taormina to Basel. However, there are services departing from Taormina-Giardini and arriving at Basel Sbb via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 45m.

How far is it from Taormina to Basel?

The distance between Taormina and Basel is 1342 km.

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

The best way to get from Taormina to Basel without a car is to train and ferry which takes 18h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Taormina to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taormina to Basel bus from?

Taormina to Basel bus services, operated by Interbus, depart from Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello station.

Where do I catch the Taormina to Basel train from?

Taormina to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Taormina-Giardini station.

Where does the Taormina to Basel bus arrive?

Taormina to Basel bus services, operated by Interbus, arrive at Catania via Archimede station.

Where does the Taormina to Basel train arrive?

Taormina to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1310+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Taormina to Basel by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or night 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, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Basel (BSL)plane CTA - BSL
5h 46m
CHF 68–216
Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CTA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
4. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain
10h 6m
CHF 51–359
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
18h 10m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello to Catania via Archimedebus
2. Take the bus from Catania to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the bus from Milan to Basel SBBbus
27h
CHF 109–208
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Taormina to Port of Palermocar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
3. Drive from Port of Genoa to Baselcar
28h 59m
CHF 193–297
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CTA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 56m
CHF 106–342
Train, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CTA - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
9h 30m
CHF 119–412
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
3. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
4. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airportbus
27h 19m
CHF 106–184
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Taormina-Giardini to Milano Centralenighttrain Ini
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
23h 45m
CHF 175–333

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Basel (BSL) flights

7Weekly Planes

2h 20mAverage Duration

CHF 51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,342.2 km
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello to Basel SBB via Catania via Archimede, Catania, and Milan in around 27h.

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