Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 1 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Basel to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Milan will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 17 buses that leave Basel for Milan on Tue, Jul 15, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 15 the direct buses cover the 264 km distance in an average of 4 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Tue, Jul 15 the slowest buses will take 4 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €90.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
Bus | Most popular Train |
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€32 Average price Cheapest | €110 Average price |
5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:25 PM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 5h25 | 2:50 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tuesday, July 15 | |||||
![]() | 12:05 AM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 4h20 | 4:25 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:50 AM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 5h15 | 6:05 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:05 AM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 5h25 | 7:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:55 AM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 4h45 | 8:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 AM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 5h30 | 11:10 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 AM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 5h30 | 11:10 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 AM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 5h55 | 2:40 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 AM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 4h05 | 1:50 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 4h20 | 2:50 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:05 PM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 5h55 | 8:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 5h15 | 12:15 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Distance 164 miles (264 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€21) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 00:50 |
Last bus 23:45 |
You can travel by bus between Basel and Milan with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar and Marino Autolinee for as low as $25 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Basel to Milan bus information with FlixBus:
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB), which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, located 4.7 miles (7.5 km) away from the city centre.
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