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Kunstmuseum Basel
Switzerland’s oldest public art museum, renowned for Old Masters and major modern collections. A top cultural stop in Basel.
Cheapest price
$195
Average price
$211
Fastest journey
6 h 38 m
Average duration
7 h 10 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
509 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Basel will cost around $211 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $195.
It's difficult to get from Florence to Basel without transferring at least once.
Intercity 580+
EuroCity 64
Intercity 588 · Intercity 608+
EuroCity 66
9920+
EuroCity 66
9916+
EuroCity 66
9904+
EuroCity 64
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+
EuroCity 64
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+
EuroCity 66
9924+
EuroCity 64
8134+
EuroCity 66
9920+
EuroCity 64Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $124.
Distance: 316 miles (509 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$174 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $300 Average price | $233 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 54m Average total duration Fastest 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 49m Average total duration 9h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 37m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.1kg 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 Florence to Basel:
A bus is $112 (€90) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Basel costing on average $174 (€141).
A bus is $237 (€192) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Basel costing on average $300 (€242).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 19m.
Flight takes on average 9h 37m.
Tickets start at around $174 (€141) compared to roughly $233 (€188) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $58 (€47). The journey takes 8h 24m versus 7h 8m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Basel trains for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 580+ EuroCity 64 | 8:21 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 11h12 | 7:33 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9908+ EuroCity 66 | On time 8:25 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 14h12 | 10:37 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9908+ EuroCity 64 | On time 8:25 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 11h08 | 7:33 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9912+ EuroCity 66 | Delayed 7:39 AM 9:25 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella | 13h12 | 10:37 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9912+ EuroCity 64 | Delayed 7:39 AM 9:25 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella | 10h08 | 7:33 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9916+ EuroCity 66 | On time 10:25 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 12h12 | 10:37 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9916+ EuroCity 64 | On time 10:25 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 9h08 | 7:33 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9920+ EuroCity 64 | On time 11:25 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 8h08 | 7:33 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9920+ EuroCity 66 | On time 11:25 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 11h12 | 10:37 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9924+ EuroCity 66 | 12:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 10h12 | 10:37 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9924+ EuroCity 64 | 12:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h08 | 7:33 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ EuroCity 64 | 12:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h38 | 7:33 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9928+ EuroCity 66 | 1:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 9h12 | 10:37 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 588 · Intercity 608+ EuroCity 66 | 1:33 PM Florence Rifredi | 9h04 | 10:37 PM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
9932+ EuroCity 66 | 2:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 8h12 | 10:37 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
8134+ EuroCity 66 | 3:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h12 | 10:37 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ EuroCity 66 | 3:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h42 | 10:37 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 5 | |||||
9904+ EuroCity 64 | On time 7:25 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 12h08 | 7:33 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Florence to Basel run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $99 (€80) but you can travel from only $39 (€31) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 19:20. The fastest train covers the 316 miles (509 km) distance in 6h 42m.
Distance 316 miles (509 km) |
Average train duration 8h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $99 (€80) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 42m |
First train 12:40 AM |
Last train 7:20 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 49 days |
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