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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Rome is to bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 14h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Rome is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs €60 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Rome?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Rome Tiburtina Bus station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Rome?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Rome. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Roma Termini via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Basel to Rome?

The distance between Basel and Rome is 783 km. The road distance is 907.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Rome without a car is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs €110 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Basel to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rome bus from?

Basel to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rome train from?

Basel to Rome train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Rome?

The best way to get from Basel to Rome is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs €60 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €320 and takes 8h 13m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 14h 15m.

Where does the Basel to Rome bus arrive?

Basel to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rome Tiburtina Bus station.

Where does the Basel to Rome train arrive?

Basel to Rome train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Rome?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Rome is 908 km. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Basel to Rome.

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

Book your Basel to Rome train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Basel to Rome bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rome?

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Basel to Rome - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Rome by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Basel
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BSL - FCO
4h 35m
€61–220
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
8h 13m
€118–314
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Rome Tiburtina Bus stationbus FlixBus 1524
14h 15m
€80–130
Drive 907.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Romecar 907.9 km
8h 52m
€164–237
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane ZRH - FCO
5h 39m
€74–227
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane GVA - FCO
7h 37m
€139–348
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane SXB - FCO
6h
€73–278
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel to Frosinonebus
2. Take the train from Frosinone to Roma Terminitrain Re / ...
18h 54m
€93–136

Basel to Rome by train

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Distance: 783.4 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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

easyJet and Lufthansa fly from Basel (BSL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Roma Termini via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 8h 13m.

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