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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 13m. 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 $31, and a flight costs an average of $69.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$164 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $248 Average price |
6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Basel:
A bus is $112 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Basel costing on average $164 (€134).
A bus is $197 (€161) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Basel costing on average $248 (€203).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 55m.
Bus takes on average 7h 46m.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Basel
How to get from Bologna to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
94742 · 47393:40 PM9h20Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)1:00 AMBasel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)$431One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 94742 · 47393:40 PM9h20Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)1:00 AMBasel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)$431One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+EuroCity 1509:36 AM6h02Bologna Centrale3:38 PMBasel SBB$2061One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458+EuroCity 1505:53 AM9h45Bologna Centrale3:38 PMBasel SBB$1701One-way1 transfer- Regionale Veloce 3464 · Regionale TRENORD 2622+EuroCity 1507:10 AM8h28Bologna Centrale3:38 PMBasel SBB$1751One-way2 transfers
9968+EuroCity 1509:11 AM6h27Bologna Centrale3:38 PMBasel SBB$1871One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus1:20 AM7h55Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)9:15 AMBasel, Bahnhof$661One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:55 PM9h00Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)10:55 PMBasel, Bahnhof$751One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:15 AM9h45Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)7:00 PMBasel, Bahnhof$791One-way0 transfers
- Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454+
Regionale TRENORD 2928+
LH9449 · LH94505:28 AM14h22Bologna Centrale7:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$3291One-way3 transfers - Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454+Regionale TRENORD 2928+EN8084 · EN82755:28 AM14h22Bologna Centrale7:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$3291One-way3 transfers
- Regionale TTPER 2066 · Regionale TTPER 2452+Regionale TRENORD 2926+EN82755:00 AM14h50Bologna Centrale7:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$3291One-way4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Basel:
A bus is $112 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Basel costing on average $164 (€134).
A bus is $197 (€161) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Basel costing on average $248 (€203).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 55m.
Bus takes on average 7h 46m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Basel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
- Travel with Vueling, Air France to go to Basel by flight.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Basel by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Basel by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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