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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Rome
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Basel to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €47, and a train costs an average of €140.
Distance: 459 miles (739 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus |
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€161 Average price | €189 Average price | €78 Average price Cheapest |
5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 40m Average total duration 10h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 4m Average total duration 13h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Basel to Rome by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Basel to Rome is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Rome
Travel to Rome easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Rome.
There are 3 ways to get from Basel to Rome: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Rome is a bus with an average price of $35 (€31).
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Rome:
A bus is $28 (€25) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Basel to Rome costing on average $63 (€57).
A bus is $97 (€87) less than a train with an average ticket price of $132 (€119) from Basel to Rome.
The fastest way from Basel to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 30 min.
There are alternative travel options to Rome that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 13 h of travel time.
Getting to Rome by train takes 7 h 42 min on average.
The distance from Basel to Rome is approximately 458 miles (739 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Rome is:
- Around 7 buses per day.
- 5 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Basel to Rome as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Rome:
- Buses from Basel to Rome most often leave from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Flights from Basel to Rome most often leave from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Basel to Rome:
- FlixBus or Marino Autolinee can take you to Rome by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Basel to Rome for $35 (€31).
- Travel with easyJet or Vueling Airlines for flights to Rome. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for easyJet Basel to Rome tickets on Omio for $63 (€57).
- Trenitalia, Frecciarossa, SBB or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) can take you to Rome by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Trenitalia from Basel to Rome for $132 (€119).
Yes, there are direct routes from Basel to Rome with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to Rome with FlixBus.
- You can find 1 direct flight per day to take to Rome with.
Direct services to Rome tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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