The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Brescia station
Cheapest price
$269
Average price
$269
Fastest journey
5 h 47 m
Average duration
5 h 47 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
302 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Brescia station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Brescia station will cost around $269 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $269.
It's difficult to get from Basel to Brescia station without transferring at least 2 times.
7:04 AM5h47Basel12:51 PMBrescia station$2691One-way2 transfers
7:04 AM5h47Basel12:51 PMBrescia station$2691One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Basel to Brescia station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Brescia station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a train costs an average of $78.
Distance: 187 miles (302 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$78 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration 9h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Brescia station:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Brescia station costing on average $78 (€64).
Other travel options to Brescia station take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 30m.
Tickets start at around $78 (€64) compared to roughly $90 (€73) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 5h 22m versus 4h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Basel to Brescia station train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Brescia station trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:04 PM Basel | 14h47 | 11:51 AM Brescia station | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Brescia station
Trains from Basel to Brescia station run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $78 (€64) but you can travel from only $43 (€36) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 15:30, the last at 15:30. The fastest train covers the 187 miles (302 km) distance in 6h 1m.
Distance 187 miles (302 km) |
Average train duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 (€64) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 1m |
First train 3:30 PM |
Last train 3:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Basel to Brescia station trainsTrenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Basel and Brescia station from $43 (€36). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Basel to Brescia station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Brescia station by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brescia station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Basel to Brescia station
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Via Sostegno
- Ristorante La Vineria
- Osteria Al Bianchi
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps
- €1
- Hotel Igea
- Hotel Cristallo Brescia
- DoubleTree by Hilton Brescia
- Located in the main hall
- 423 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and high-speed trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-8 for local trains
- Hall 3: metro connections
- Metro: Line M1
- Bus: Several lines available
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