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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Bolzano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Bolzano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €72, while a flight costs an average of €496.
Distance: 192 miles (309 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€90 Average price | €72 Average price Cheapest | €496 Average price | €157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 58m Average total duration 9h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Bolzano, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Bolzano:
A bus is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Bolzano costing on average €90.
A bus is €424 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Bolzano costing on average €496.
Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 20m.
Bus takes on average 9h 58m.
Tickets start at around €90 compared to roughly €157 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €67. The journey takes 7h 50m versus 5h 41m 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 Basel to Bolzano
How to get from Basel to Bolzano by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Bolzano is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:05 PM 11h20 Basel 5:25 AM Bolzano €51 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:05 PM 11h20 Basel 5:25 AM Bolzano €51 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:30 AM 10h45 Basel 10:15 PM Bolzano €59 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:05 PM 11h20 Basel 4:25 AM Bolzano €57 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Bolzano:
A bus is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Bolzano costing on average €90.
A bus is €424 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Bolzano costing on average €496.
Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 20m.
Bus takes on average 9h 58m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Bolzano as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Bolzano/Bozen.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd).
- Travel with British Airways, Air France, Vueling, easyJet to go to Bolzano by flight.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Frecciarossa to go to Bolzano by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bolzano by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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