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 which costs €85 - €140 and takes 13h 44m.

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/Bragadin via Zampieri and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

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 13m.

How far is it from Basel to Vatican City?

The distance between Basel and Vatican City is 775 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 13m and costs €110 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m 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 fly which takes 4h 26m and costs €60 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €320 and takes 8h 13m, you could also bus via Zampieri, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 9h 14m.

Where does the Basel to Vatican City bus arrive?

Basel to Vatican City bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rome Tiburtina Bus 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?

There are 15554+ hotels available in Vatican City.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Vatican City 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 26m
€60–218
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
€118–315
Bus via Zampieri
1. Take the bus from Basel to Roma Prenestina A1bus
9h 14m
€100–150
Drive 909.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Vatican Citycar 909.9 km
8h 53m
€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 30m
€73–225
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 28m
€140–346
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
5h 39m
€72–276
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Rome Tiburtina Bus stationbus FlixBus N524 / ...
13h 44m
€86–133

Basel to Vatican City by bus

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Distance: 774.9 km
Duration: 4h 26m

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

easyJet, Lufthansa, and ITA Airways 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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