The cheapest and fastest trains from Rome Termini to Basel SBB
Cheapest price on Sep 05
$127
Average ticket price on Sep 05
$225
Fastest journey on Sep 05
7 h 56 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
8 h 7 m
Trains on Sep 05
66
Distance
738 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome Termini to Basel SBB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome Termini to Basel SBB will cost around $225 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $127.
It's difficult to get from Rome Termini to Basel SBB without transferring at least once.
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EuroCity 667:05 AM15h28Rome Termini10:33 PMBasel SBB$1271One-way1 transfer
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EuroCity 667:30 AM15h03Rome Termini10:33 PMBasel SBB$1501One-way1 transfer
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EuroCity 662:10 PM8h23Rome Termini10:33 PMBasel SBB$1501One-way1 transfer
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EuroCity 667:00 AM15h33Rome Termini10:33 PMBasel SBB$1501One-way1 transfer
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EuroCity 1786:30 AM8h25Rome Termini2:55 PMBasel SBB$1531One-way1 transfer
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EuroCity 1507:30 AM7h56Rome Termini3:26 PMBasel SBB$1921One-way1 transfer
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EuroCity 1507:25 AM8h01Rome Termini3:26 PMBasel SBB$2611One-way1 transfer
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EuroCity 627:25 AM8h04Rome Termini3:29 PMBasel SBB$2571One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9610+
EuroCity 1507:15 AM8h11Rome Termini3:26 PMBasel SBB$2761One-way1 transfer
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EuroCity 1507:05 AM8h21Rome Termini3:26 PMBasel SBB$1691One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome Termini to Basel SBB
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome Termini to Basel SBB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $125 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $125, while a flight costs an average of $684.
Distance: 458 miles (738 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$143 Average price | $684 Average price | $125 Average price Cheapest | $323 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 59m Average total duration 8h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 50m Average total duration 14h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rome Termini to Basel SBB:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome Termini to Basel SBB costing on average $143 (€116).
A bus is $559 (€452) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome Termini to Basel SBB costing on average $684 (€552).
Other travel options to Basel SBB take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 29m.
Bus takes on average 14h 20m.
The journey is about 53m faster (8h 29m by train vs 9h 22m by car) and roughly $180 (€145) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($143 (€116) vs $323 (€261)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Rome Termini to Basel SBB train times
The table below shows live departures for Rome Termini to Basel SBB trains for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9920+ EuroCity 66 | 9:20 AM Rome Termini | 13h13 | 10:33 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9920+ EuroCity 64 | 9:20 AM Rome Termini | 10h09 | 7:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 588 · Intercity 608+ EuroCity 66 | 10:20 AM Rome Termini | 12h13 | 10:33 PM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
9924+ EuroCity 64 | 10:30 AM Rome Termini | 8h59 | 7:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9924+ EuroCity 66 | 10:30 AM Rome Termini | 12h03 | 10:33 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9978+ EuroCity 64 | 10:50 AM Rome Termini | 8h39 | 7:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9978+ EuroCity 66 | 10:50 AM Rome Termini | 11h43 | 10:33 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9628+ EuroCity 64 | 11:00 AM Rome Termini | 8h29 | 7:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9928+ EuroCity 66 | 11:25 AM Rome Termini | 11h08 | 10:33 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9980+ EuroCity 66 | 11:50 AM Rome Termini | 10h43 | 10:33 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9932+ EuroCity 66 | 12:30 PM Rome Termini | 10h03 | 10:33 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
8134+ EuroCity 66 | 1:30 PM Rome Termini | 9h03 | 10:33 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ EuroCity 66 | 1:55 PM Rome Termini | 8h38 | 10:33 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 5 | |||||
9904+ EuroCity 178 | 5:35 AM Rome Termini | 9h20 | 2:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9904+ EuroCity 64 | 5:35 AM Rome Termini | 13h55 | 7:30 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9904+ EuroCity 62 | 5:35 AM Rome Termini | 9h54 | 3:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9904+ EuroCity 150 | 5:35 AM Rome Termini | 9h51 | 3:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9508+ EuroCity 178 | 5:55 AM Rome Termini | 9h00 | 2:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9966+ EuroCity 64 | 6:25 AM Rome Termini | 13h05 | 7:30 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9966+ EuroCity 62 | 6:25 AM Rome Termini | 9h04 | 3:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9966+ EuroCity 178 | 6:25 AM Rome Termini | 8h30 | 2:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9966+ EuroCity 150 | 6:25 AM Rome Termini | 9h01 | 3:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9966+ EuroCity 178 | 6:30 AM Rome Termini | 8h25 | 2:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9966+ EuroCity 150 | 6:30 AM Rome Termini | 8h56 | 3:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9966+ EuroCity 64 | 6:30 AM Rome Termini | 13h00 | 7:30 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9908+ EuroCity 62 | 6:35 AM Rome Termini | 8h54 | 3:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9908+ EuroCity 64 | 6:35 AM Rome Termini | 12h55 | 7:30 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9908+ EuroCity 66 | 6:35 AM Rome Termini | 15h58 | 10:33 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9908+ EuroCity 150 | 6:35 AM Rome Termini | 8h51 | 3:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9968+ EuroCity 64 | 7:00 AM Rome Termini | 12h30 | 7:30 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9968+ EuroCity 66 | 7:00 AM Rome Termini | 15h33 | 10:33 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9968+ EuroCity 62 | 7:00 AM Rome Termini | 8h29 | 3:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9968+ EuroCity 150 | 7:00 AM Rome Termini | 8h26 | 3:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9968+ EuroCity 66 | 7:05 AM Rome Termini | 15h28 | 10:33 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9968+ EuroCity 150 | 7:05 AM Rome Termini | 8h21 | 3:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9968+ EuroCity 64 | 7:05 AM Rome Termini | 12h25 | 7:30 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9610+ EuroCity 150 | 7:15 AM Rome Termini | 8h11 | 3:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9970+ EuroCity 66 | 7:25 AM Rome Termini | 15h08 | 10:33 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9970+ EuroCity 62 | 7:25 AM Rome Termini | 8h04 | 3:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9970+ EuroCity 64 | 7:25 AM Rome Termini | 12h05 | 7:30 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9970+ EuroCity 150 | 7:25 AM Rome Termini | 8h01 | 3:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9970+ EuroCity 66 | 7:30 AM Rome Termini | 15h03 | 10:33 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9970+ EuroCity 150 | 7:30 AM Rome Termini | 7h56 | 3:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9970+ EuroCity 64 | 7:30 AM Rome Termini | 12h00 | 7:30 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9912+ EuroCity 64 | 7:35 AM Rome Termini | 11h55 | 7:30 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9912+ EuroCity 66 | 7:35 AM Rome Termini | 14h58 | 10:33 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9972+ EuroCity 66 | 8:00 AM Rome Termini | 14h33 | 10:33 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9972+ EuroCity 64 | 8:00 AM Rome Termini | 11h30 | 7:30 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9972+ EuroCity 66 | 8:05 AM Rome Termini | 14h28 | 10:33 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9972+ EuroCity 64 | 8:05 AM Rome Termini | 11h25 | 7:30 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9916+ EuroCity 64 | 8:35 AM Rome Termini | 10h55 | 7:30 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9916+ EuroCity 66 | 8:35 AM Rome Termini | 13h58 | 10:33 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9974+ EuroCity 66 | 9:00 AM Rome Termini | 13h33 | 10:33 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9974+ EuroCity 64 | 9:00 AM Rome Termini | 10h30 | 7:30 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9974+ EuroCity 66 | 9:05 AM Rome Termini | 13h28 | 10:33 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9974+ EuroCity 64 | 9:05 AM Rome Termini | 10h25 | 7:30 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rome Termini to Basel SBB
Trains from Rome Termini to Basel SBB run on average 18 times per day, taking around 8h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:05, the last at 19:40. The fastest train covers the 458 miles (738 km) distance in 7h 26m.
Distance 458 miles (738 km) |
Average train duration 8h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 7h 26m |
First train 3:05 AM |
Last train 7:40 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte from Rome Termini to Basel SBB trainsTrenitalia, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Rome Termini and Basel SBB from $63 (€51). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Rome Termini to Basel SBB
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome Termini to Basel SBB 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 Basel SBB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Rome Termini to Basel SBB
Most Rome Termini to Basel SBB trains use the Roma Termini to Basel SBB station pair. Use this guide to compare Rome Termini and Basel SBB train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Roma Termini from Rome city centre
Roma Termini is 1 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Termini train station facilities and services
Roma Termini has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Acafe, Moka Café, Roadhouse Grill, McDonald's, Gusto, Chef Express, Coop Minimarket, Mercato Centrale
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00. Information desks are located near Platform 24.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Roma Termini: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Roma Termini: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Termini: The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Archi di Roma Guest House, Gemma di Roma, The Liberty Boutique Hotel.
Getting to Basel SBB from Basel city centre
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB train station facilities and services
Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
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