How to travel from Basel to Venice

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 $81.

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

A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Venice costing on average $119.

A bus is $827 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Venice costing on average $908.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Venice is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 48m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 57m.

Bus takes on average 10h 7m.

The distance from Basel to Venice is approximately 269 miles (433 km).

The average frequency per day from Basel to Venice is:

• Around 16 flights per day.
• Around 13 buses per day.
• Around 7 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, Frecciarossa, SBB, Italo, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Venice by train.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Venice by bus.
• Travel with easyJet, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Air France 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.
• 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.

Omio customers who travel from Basel to Venice often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Florence, 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.