- Must visit
Kunstmuseum Basel
Switzerland’s oldest public art museum, renowned for its outstanding collection from Old Masters to modern and contemporary art. A top cultural stop in Basel.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 9 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Basel will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 8 buses that leave Milan for Basel on Tue, Jun 02, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct buses cover the 264 km distance in an average of 5 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest buses will take 5 h 35 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 49m. 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 $24, and a flight costs an average of $147.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $145 Average price | $572 Average price | $148 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 15m Average total duration 18h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Basel:
A bus is $107 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Basel costing on average $145 (€117).
A bus is $534 (€430) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Basel costing on average $572 (€461).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
Flight takes on average 18h 15m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€30) compared to roughly $148 (€119) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $110 (€89). The journey takes 5h 5m versus 4h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Basel buses for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4743 | 3:20 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 5h35 | 8:55 PM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 5h50 | 10:35 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h40 | 12:20 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
4739 | 7:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 5h05 | 1:00 AM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h35 | 1:00 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h45 | 3:30 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 2 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 5h25 | 6:25 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 5h05 | 9:15 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 14h05 | 12:25 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h00 | 5:30 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Milan to Basel run on average 13 times per day, taking around 5h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:08, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 164 miles (264 km) distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 164 miles (264 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 4h 35m |
First bus 12:08 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Basel — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Basel trip today.
Switzerland’s oldest public art museum, renowned for its outstanding collection from Old Masters to modern and contemporary art. A top cultural stop in Basel.
A world-class museum in nearby Riehen with masterpieces by Monet, Picasso, Rothko, and others, set in a celebrated Renzo Piano building and landscaped grounds.
Dedicated to Jean Tinguely’s kinetic sculptures, this museum combines playful mechanical artworks with a striking riverside setting.
Basel’s central market square, framed by the town hall and daily market activity, making it one of the city’s liveliest gathering places.
A walkable historic core of lanes, fountains, church squares, and traditional facades, ideal for exploring the city’s character on foot.
The riverfront paths are essential to Basel life, popular for scenic walks, sunset views, and watching local river swimmers in warm months.
Traditional Basel spice biscuits made with honey, nuts, candied peel, and spices. They are the city’s best-known sweet specialty and a classic souvenir.
A dark roasted flour soup often served during Basel Fasnacht. Its deep, toasty flavor makes it one of the city’s most iconic seasonal dishes.
Savory onion tart popular in Basel and northwestern Switzerland, especially in autumn. It is usually made with onions, cream, and egg in a pastry crust.
Historic Basel restaurant in an elegant guild house, known for refined Swiss cuisine and a formal atmosphere in the Old Town.
Well-known traditional Basel restaurant serving regional Swiss dishes in a cozy, historic setting. A good place to try local classics.
Stylish brasserie with a lively atmosphere, offering Swiss and French-influenced dishes in a beautifully restored landmark building.
Basel is costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and daily transport are pricey, though supermarkets and lunch specials can help reduce costs.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxis; small tips for hotel staff are optional.
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Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) -> Basel SBB
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