How to travel from Florence to Basel

There are 3 options to travel between Florence and Basel including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Basel is a bus with an average price of $56 (€45).

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

A bus is $109 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Basel costing on average $164 (€133).

A bus is $197 (€160) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Basel costing on average $253 (€205).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 45m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 4m.

Bus takes on average 9h 45m.

The distance from Florence to Basel is approximately 316 miles (509 km).

The average frequency per day from Florence to Basel is:

• Around 9 buses per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.
• Around 2 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Basel:

• Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
• Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Basel SBB.
• Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee to go to Basel by bus.
• Travel with Vueling to go to Basel by flight.
• Travel with Trenitalia, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Basel by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Florence to Basel:

• 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Florence to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Zurich, Strasbourg, Colmar, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Basel to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Basel, you can visit the Tinguely Museum to see kinetic sculptures by Jean Tinguely, enjoy a scenic Rhine River Cruise, and explore the charming Old Town with its medieval buildings and vibrant markets. Art enthusiasts can visit the Fondation Beyeler for modern and tribal art or attend Art Basel for contemporary artworks. Notable sights include the Gothic Basel Minster, the Kunstmuseum Basel, the playful Tinguely Fountain, Basel Zoo, and the historically significant Rathaus Basel with its red sandstone facade.

Two to three days are sufficient to explore Basel's key attractions, including its museums, old town, and the Rhine River.