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Compare train and bus for Ancona to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ancona to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $86 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $86, while a bus costs an average of $116.
Distance: 396 miles (638 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$86 Average price Cheapest | $116 Average price | $266 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 49m Average total duration Fastest 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 45m Average total duration 12h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Ancona to Basel
Compare the available ways to get from Ancona to Basel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ancona to Basel:
A train is $31 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ancona to Basel costing on average $116.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 45m.
Tickets start at around $86 compared to roughly $266 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $181. The journey takes 8h 19m versus 8h 9m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Ancona to Basel
How to get from Ancona to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ancona to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:05 PM 17h40 Ancona 10:45 AM Basel $90 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:05 PM 17h40 Ancona 10:45 AM Basel $90 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:55 PM 14h20 Ancona 7:15 AM Basel $124 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ancona to Basel:
A train is $31 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ancona to Basel costing on average $116.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 45m.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ancona and Basel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ancona station and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Buses mostly depart from Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa to go to Basel by train.
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