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

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Basel is to drive which costs SFr 110 - SFr 170 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Basel is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 600.

Is there a direct bus between Trieste and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Trieste to Basel. However, there are services departing from Trieste, Autostazione and arriving at Basel SBB via Venice Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Trieste and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Basel. However, there are services departing from Trieste Centrale and arriving at Basel SBB via Venezia Mestre and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

How far is it from Trieste to Basel?

The distance between Trieste and Basel is 739 km. The road distance is 713.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Trieste to Basel without a car is to train which takes 9h 57m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Trieste to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Basel bus from?

Trieste to Basel bus services, operated by GoOpti, depart from Trieste, Autostazione station.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Basel train from?

Trieste to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Trieste Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Trieste to Basel?

The best way to get from Trieste to Basel is to train which takes 9h 57m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 170 - SFr 400 and takes 13h 7m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 240 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Trieste to Basel bus arrive?

Trieste to Basel bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Stazione Mestre station.

Where does the Trieste to Basel train arrive?

Trieste to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia Mestre station.

Can I drive from Trieste to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Basel is 713 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Trieste to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Trieste to Basel?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Trieste to Basel?

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Trieste to Basel - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Trieste to Basel by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, car, car train, shuttle, 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 Trieste Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
9h 57m
CHF 137–267
Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Basel (BSL)plane TRS - BSL
6h 40m
CHF 71–239
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Stazione Mestrebus
2. Take the bus from Venice Mestre to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N401
13h 7m
CHF 172–399
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Villach Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the night train from Villach Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain En
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
14h 29m
CHF 86–332
Drive 713.5 km
1. Drive from Trieste to Baselcar 713.5 km
7h 34m
CHF 116–167
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre 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 24m
CHF 99–297
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Trieste to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Baselcar
8h 20m
CHF 168–235
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Basel
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Basel (BSL)plane LJU - BSL
6h 11m
CHF 132–500
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Basel (BSL)plane VCE - BSL
5h 33m
CHF 199–567
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LJU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 1m
CHF 145–566
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 43m
CHF 247–673
Shuttle, shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Ljubljanashuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja to Zagreb Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Basel (BSL)plane ZAG - BSL
6h 26m
CHF 96–726

Trieste to Basel by train

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9h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 738.9 km
Duration: 9h 57m

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

You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Basel SBB via Venezia Mestre, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Basel SBB via Stazione Mestre and Venice Mestre in around 13h 7m.

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