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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venice to Basel is to fly and train which takes 5h 3m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 350.

Is there a direct bus between Venice and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Basel. However, there are services departing from Venezia and arriving at Basel SBB via Venice Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Venice and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Venice to Basel. However, there are services departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Basel SBB via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Venice to Basel?

The distance between Venice and Basel is 602 km. The road distance is 574.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Venice to Basel without a car is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Venice to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venice to Basel bus from?

Venice to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venice Mestre station.

Where do I catch the Venice to Basel train from?

Venice to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.

Train or bus from Venice to Basel?

The best way to get from Venice to Basel is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Venice to Basel bus arrive?

Venice to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Venice to Basel train arrive?

Venice to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Venice to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Basel is 574 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Venice to Basel.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Venice 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 Venezia S. Lucia to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
7h 33m
CHF 127–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Venice Mestre to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N401
10h 50m
CHF 42–73
Drive 574.1 km
1. Drive from Venice to Baselcar 574.1 km
6h 15m
CHF 91–131
Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 3m
CHF 115–344
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
3. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBtrain Ec
8h 15m
CHF 86–272
Train via Innsbruck
1. Take the train from Venezia Santa Lucia Station to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain 89
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
10h 54m
CHF 129–333
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 38m
CHF 124–376
Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane VCE - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain
7h 8m
CHF 105–324
Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VCE - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
7h 46m
CHF 129–409

Venice to Basel by train

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7h 33mAverage Duration

CHF 127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 602.5 km
Duration: 7h 33m

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

You can take a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Basel SBB via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Venice Mestre to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 40–70 and the journey takes 9h 40m.

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