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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Florence takes 8h 53m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Florence. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 53m
Duration
632 km
Distance
€159
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Basel to Florence train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Florence. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Florence at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Florence? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Basel to Florence.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 632.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Firenze Santa Maria Novella via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 7h 28m.

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