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Kunstmuseum Basel
Switzerland’s oldest public art museum, known for its major Old Masters collection and strong modern and contemporary holdings. A top choice for art lovers.
Cheapest price
$257
Average price
$259
Fastest journey
7 h 58 m
Average duration
8 h 47 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
738 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome Tiburtina 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 Tiburtina to Basel SBB will cost around $259 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $257.
It's difficult to get from Rome Tiburtina to Basel SBB without transferring at least once.
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EuroCity 150Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome Tiburtina to Basel SBB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, and a train costs an average of $188.
Distance: 458 miles (738 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$259 Average price | $202 Average price | $93 Average price Cheapest | $202 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 49m Average total duration 12h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 47m Average total duration Fastest 5h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 47m Average total duration 17h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rome Tiburtina to Basel SBB:
A bus is $109 (€89) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome Tiburtina to Basel SBB costing on average $202 (€165).
A bus is $166 (€136) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome Tiburtina to Basel SBB costing on average $259 (€212).
Other travel options to Basel SBB take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 19m.
Bus takes on average 17h 17m.
Tickets start at around $259 (€212) compared to roughly $202 (€166) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-57.02 (€-46.71). The journey takes 12h 19m versus 9h 56m 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 Rome Tiburtina to Basel SBB trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9904+ EuroCity 150 | On time 5:50 AM Rome Tiburtina | 9h48 | 3:38 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9966+ EuroCity 150 | On time 6:38 AM Rome Tiburtina | 9h00 | 3:38 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9908+ EuroCity 150 | On time 6:48 AM Rome Tiburtina | 8h50 | 3:38 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+ EuroCity 150 | 7:20 AM Rome Tiburtina | 8h18 | 3:38 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9970+ EuroCity 150 | On time 7:40 AM Rome Tiburtina | 7h58 | 3:38 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer |
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Trains from Rome Tiburtina to Basel SBB run on average 4 times per day, taking around 12h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $188 (€154) but you can travel from only $63 (€52) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 20:25. The fastest train covers the 458 miles (738 km) distance in 8h 6m.
Distance 458 miles (738 km) |
Average train duration 12h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $188 (€154) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 8h 6m |
First train 5:23 AM |
Last train 8:25 PM |
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Service is included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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