There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Cattolica by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, 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 via Bologna
best- Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cattolica-S.G.-Gab.train
8h 39m€88–487Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Basilea Badisher to Cattolicabus
10h 55m€50Bus, train
- Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Verona Porta Nuovabus
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Cattolica-SG Gabiccetrain 89
9h 43m€58–206Drive 681 km
- Drive from Basel to Cattolicacar 681 km
6h 44m€120–173Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cattolica-S.G.-Gab.train
6h 59m€133–465Train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Cattolica-S.G.-Gab.train Ic
10h 3m€82–437Fly Basel to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BSL - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cattolica-S.G.-Gab.train
7h 35m€94–366Fly Basel to Federico Fellini Airport
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Federico Fellini Airport (RMI)plane BSL - RMI
4h 58m€74–247Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cattolica-S.G.-Gab.train
7h 58m€160–527Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cattolica-S.G.-Gab.train
8h 43m€145–482Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cattolica-S.G.-Gab.train
8h 23m€149–446
Basel to Cattolica by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cattolica is to bus which costs €50 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Cattolica is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs €70 - €250.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basilea Badisher and arriving at Cattolica. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 10h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Cattolica. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Cattolica-S.G.-Gab. via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Basel and Cattolica is 670 km. The road distance is 681 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Cattolica without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 8h 39m and costs €85 - €490.
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Basel to Cattolica, including transfers.
Basel to Cattolica bus services, operated by Bartolini Turismo, depart from Basilea Badisher station.
Basel to Cattolica train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
The best way to get from Basel to Cattolica is to train via Bologna which takes 8h 39m and costs €85 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 and takes 10h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €250 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Cattolica, Italy?
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Cattolica-S.G.-Gab. via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Bologna Centrale in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, Bartolini Turismo operates a bus from Basilea Badisher to Cattolica once a week. Tickets cost €50 and the journey takes 10h 55m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–420
Flights from Zurich Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–280
Flights from Zurich Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–410
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–320
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–260
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–260
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Basel to Cattolica bus services, operated by Bartolini Turismo, arrive at Cattolica station.
Basel to Cattolica train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Cattolica is 681 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Basel to Cattolica.
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