The cheapest trains from Rome to Basel
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Basel will cost around $ 413 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 364.
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The fastest trains from Rome to Basel
Fastest Journey
8 h 19 m
Average
11 h 56 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
739 km
It's difficult to get from Rome to Basel without transferring at least once.
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Train Information between Rome and Basel
 | Distance | 458 miles (739 km) |
 | Average train duration | 13 h 1 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $152 (€122) |
 | Direct train | Yes |
 | Train companies | Frecciarossa or Trenitalia |
Trains from Rome to Basel cover the 458 miles (739 km) long route taking on average 13 h 1 min with our travel partners like Frecciarossa or Trenitalia. There are direct train services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $152 (€122), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $104 (€84). Travelers depart most frequently from Roma Termini and arrive in Basel Bahnhof SBB.
Train companies
Rome to Basel with Frecciarossa and Trenitalia
Frecciarossa and Trenitalia trains will get you between Rome and Basel from $104 (€84). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Trenitalia train tickets from Rome to Basel are available on Omio for as little as $104 (€84). Trenitalia is Italy’s national train company with a huge fleet of trains offering different levels of comfort, amenities and speed at which they travel. The company's flagship trains are the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca. Trenitalia also operates trains such as the Eurocity (EC), Euronotte (EN), InterCity (IC), InterCitynotte (ICN), as well as the Regionale Veloce (RV), Regionale (R), Suburbano (S) and Metropolitano (M). Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard on long-distance train routes. In most cases, the trains also provide barrier-free access.
Trenitalia offers three different ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria tickets. Trenitalia also has discount and loyalty cards for qualified travelers, which you can use on Omio. When traveling on a Trenitalia train from Rome to Basel, you can expect to travel 458 miles (739 km). Check Trenitalia’s train schedules and tickets for the Rome to Basel journey and book your cheap ticket on Omio today!
Read on for COVID-19 recommendations and policies for your Trenitalia train ticket from Rome to Basel:
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
- Pre-reservation / seat allocation
- Refund or voucher policy
- In the case of Trenitalia cancellations, the customer will be contacted directly. If the customer does not intend to travel, they can still obtain a full refund by submitting a cancellation request (relevant special conditions might apply) by filling in a request form for an electronic credit here: https://reclami-e-suggerimenti.trenitalia.com/rimborsi/en/Anagrafica.aspx
- Alternatively, the customer can request a refund for the payment method they used at the time of purchase by contacting a Trenitalia ticket office and presenting the communication received. Find the refund request form for regional trains here: https://www.trenitalia.com/content/dam/tcom/allegati/trenitalia/in_regione/Modulo_Indennit%C3%A0_Rimborsi_Coronavirus_posta_mail.pdf.
- For further information and cancellation procedures go to the Trenitalia website: https://www.trenitalia.com/en/info_contacts/refund-for-journey-cancellation.html Or in Italian here: https://www.trenitalia.com/it/informazioni/rimborso-per-rinuncia-al-viaggio-febbraio-2020.html
Travel Tips
Travel by train between Rome, Italy and Basel, Switzerland is: Partially open.
Is international entry into Basel from Rome restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Rome?
Entry Requirements:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 4 in quarantine
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Health declaration required
- Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
What are the safety rules to follow in Basel, Switzerland?
The government of Switzerland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance required: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask required: Mandatory
The above information was last checked on 9/23/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Basel from Rome closer to your date of departure here
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Basel to Rome is: Partially open
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Italy from Switzerland?
Reentry to Italy is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Italy from Basel?
What are the requirements?
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival or 5 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
What are the safety rules to follow in Rome, Italy?
The government of Italy has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
Last checked on 9/23/21. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Rome from Basel here.
Some of the Rome train stations to Basel you can start your journey from include Roma Termini, Roma Tiburtina and Roma Ostiense. Similarly, some of the arrival train stations in Basel include Basel Bahnhof SBB, Basel SBB and Basel Bad Bhf.
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Roma Termini and arriving in Basel Bahnhof SBB.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this journey, Roma Termini, located approximately 1 mile (s) / 1 km from the city center of Rome. The most popular arrival train station in Basel, called Basel Bahnhof SBB, is located around 1 mile (s) / 1 km away from its city center.
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