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 prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $59.

Distance: 269 miles (433 km)

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$169

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$70

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$306

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$130

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7h 39m

Average total duration

7h 9m

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9h 43m

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9h 13m

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2h 22m

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6h 38m

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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 $70 (€56).

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

A bus is $99 (€80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Venice costing on average $169 (€137).

A bus is $236 (€190) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Venice costing on average $306 (€247).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Venice is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 22m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 9m.

Bus takes on average 9h 13m.

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

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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
    12:30 PM13h15
    Basel, Bahnhof
    1:45 AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    $771One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:30 PM13h15
    Basel, Bahnhof
    1:45 AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    $771One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA765 · BA600
    6:40 AM5h00
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    11:40 AMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $11671One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 65+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale Veloce 3523
    12:22 PM8h28
    Basel SBB
    8:50 PMVenice Santa Lucia
    $1741One-way
    2 transfers
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 151+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3551
    11:04 AM8h46
    Basel SBB
    7:50 PMVenice Santa Lucia
    $1741One-way
    2 transfers
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 65+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9749
    12:22 PM7h06
    Basel SBB
    7:28 PMVenice Mestre
    $2071One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:25 AM11h20
    Basel, Bahnhof
    8:45 PMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    $831One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:30 AM12h20
    Basel, Bahnhof
    4:50 PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    $831One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:30 AM12h40
    Basel, Bahnhof
    5:10 PMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    $831One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1226+Air France HopAF1193
    10:35 AM7h25
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    6:00 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $2311One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1326+Air France HopAF1193
    10:35 AM11h35
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    10:10 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $2311One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6261 · VY6404
    2:00 PM7h45
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    9:45 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $2461One-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 $70 (€56).

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

A bus is $99 (€80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Venice costing on average $169 (€137).

A bus is $236 (€190) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Venice costing on average $306 (€247).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Venice is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 22m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 9m.

Bus takes on average 9h 13m.

The distance from Basel to Venice is approximately 269 miles (433 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Venice is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 5 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, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Venice by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, Vueling, Austrian Airlines to go to Venice by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Venice with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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.
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