How to travel from Basel to Venice

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Venice

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $79 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, while a flight costs an average of $199.

Distance: 269 miles (433 km)

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$158

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$79

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$199

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$131

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7h 41m

Average total duration

7h 11m

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9h 37m

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Venice is a bus with an average price of $79 (€64).

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Venice:

A bus is $79 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Venice costing on average $158 (€128).

A bus is $121 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Venice costing on average $199 (€161).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Venice is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 55m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 41m.

Bus takes on average 9h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Basel and Venice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Basel to Venice among Omio's users.

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from Basel to Venice

How to get from Basel to Venice by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Basel to Venice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:00 PM12h30
    Basel, Bahnhof
    9:30 AMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    $641One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:00 PM12h30
    Basel, Bahnhof
    9:30 AMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    $641One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • VuelingVY6261 · VY6406
    10:40 AM5h55
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    4:35 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $3251One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 65+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale Veloce 3523
    12:30 PM8h20
    Basel SBB
    8:50 PMVenice Santa Lucia
    $1771One-way
    2 transfers
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 151+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3547
    11:07 AM8h43
    Basel SBB
    7:50 PMVenice Santa Lucia
    $1771One-way
    2 transfers
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 173+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2641 · Regionale Veloce 3549
    3:04 PM8h46
    Basel SBB
    11:50 PMVenice Santa Lucia
    $1771One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:45 AM9h55
    Basel, Bahnhof
    9:40 PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    $671One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:30 PM11h35
    Basel, Bahnhof
    12:05 AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    $671One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:50 AM12h15
    Basel, Bahnhof
    3:05 PMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1393 · AF1126
    2:25 PM18h05
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    8:30 AMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $2451One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1193 · AF1126
    10:35 AM21h55
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    8:30 AMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $2451One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6263 · VY6400
    8:05 PM12h15
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    8:20 AMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $2571One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Venice

Travel to Venice 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 Venice.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Basel and Venice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Venice is a bus with an average price of $79 (€64).

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Venice:

A bus is $79 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Venice costing on average $158 (€128).

A bus is $121 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Venice costing on average $199 (€161).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Venice is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 55m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 41m.

Bus takes on average 9h 37m.

The distance from Basel to Venice is approximately 269 miles (433 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Venice is:
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Venice as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Venice:
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.
  • Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Venice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Venice by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, Vueling to go to Venice by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Venice by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Venice with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Basel to Venice often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Rome, Milan, Paris, Verona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Venice and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Venice to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Venice, you can explore the vibrant Rialto Market for fresh produce and seafood, take a romantic gondola ride through the canals, visit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection modern art museum, enjoy a traditional meal at a local osteria, and attend a classical music concert in a historic church. Don't miss iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal, and Murano Island known for glassmaking.
Typically, 2 to 3 days in Venice are sufficient to explore the main attractions, such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Grand Canal, and the Rialto Bridge, while allowing time for leisurely strolls through the city's charming streets and canals.
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