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 Basel SBB which costs €80 - €130 and takes 13h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Vatican City is to train and fly which takes 4h 19m and costs €100 - €260.

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 Roma Prenestina A1 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

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 9m.

How far is it from Basel to Vatican City?

The distance between Basel and Vatican City is 349 km. The road distance is 907.9 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 9m and costs €100 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m 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 9m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €150 and takes 8h 11m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €260 and takes 4h 22m.

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 908 km. It takes approximately 8h 52m 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Vatican City by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Cadornatrain
4h 19m
€104–254
Fly Basel to Naples Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane BSL - NAP
4h 22m
€68–259
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 Fr / ...
8h 9m
€108–277
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Roma Prenestina A1bus
8h 11m
€112–150
Drive 907.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Romecar 907.9 km
8h 52m
€164–237
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
4h 57m
€132–330
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
4h 44m
€115–348
Train via Basel SBB
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
€108–257
Bus via Basel SBB
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Rome Tiburtina Bus stationbus FlixBus N524 / ...
13h 12m
€82–121

Basel to Vatican City by train

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Distance: 349.5 km
Duration: 4h 19m

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 9m. 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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