What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Vatican City?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Vatican City is to bus via Milan which costs €50 - €130 and takes 15h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Vatican City?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Vatican City is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs €60 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Vatican City?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Vatican City. However, there are services departing from Basel and arriving at Emo via Zampieri and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Vatican City?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Vatican City. 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 27m.

How far is it from Basel to Vatican City?

The distance between Basel and Vatican City is 909 km. The road distance is 909.9 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Vatican City without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Vatican City without a car is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs €110 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Vatican City?

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Basel to Vatican City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Vatican City bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Vatican City train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Vatican City?

The best way to get from Basel to Vatican City is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs €110 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 9h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €220 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Basel to Vatican City bus arrive?

Basel to Vatican City bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Basel to Vatican City train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Vatican City?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Vatican City is 910 km. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Basel to Vatican City.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Vatican City?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Vatican City?

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Where can I stay near Vatican City?

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Basel to Vatican City - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Vatican City by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train
best
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 27m
€111–286
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus FlixBus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus 1518 / ...
15h 26m
€50–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Roma Prenestina A1bus
9h 10m
€100–150
Drive 909.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Vatican Citycar 909.9 km
8h 53m
€162–234
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
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 30m
€75–207
Train via Cavalleggeri/S. Pietro
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 Fr / ...
8h 37m
€112–315
Fly Basel to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BSL - FCO
4h 26m
€60–218
Bus to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Take the bus from Basel to Milano - Famagostabus
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LIN - FCO
6h 18m
€125–276
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
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 28m
€132–336
Fly Basel to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane BSL - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli to Roma Terminitrain
5h 59m
€93–294
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Terminitrain
6h 43m
€162–390
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane STR - FCO
7h 10m
€99–252

Basel to Vatican City by train

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Distance: 909 km
Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Vatican City?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Roma Termini via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from Basel to Roma Prenestina A1 once a week. Tickets cost €95–140 and the journey takes 8h 2m.

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