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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €70.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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€113 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest |
4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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The best way to travel from Milan to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Milan to Basel
Travel to Basel 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 Milan to Basel.
There are 2 travel options from Milan to Basel. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Basel is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $17 (€15) compared to other travel options to Basel:
Taking a bus costs $82 (€74) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $99 (€90).
The quickest way to travel from Milan to Basel is by train, which takes on average 4 h 17 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Basel by bus takes 4 h 40 min on average.
The distance is approximately 163 miles (263 km) from Milan to Basel.
The average frequency per day from Milan to Basel is:
- 6 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Basel from Milan as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Milan to Basel:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
- Most travelers catch their train from Milan Centrale and arrive in Basel SBB.
The following travel companies offer services from Milan to Basel:
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Marino Autolinee for buses to Basel. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Milan to Basel tickets on Omio for $17 (€15).
- Travel with Trenitalia or Trenitalia EuroCity for trains to Basel. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Trenitalia Milan to Basel tickets on Omio for $99 (€90).
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Basel with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus 6 direct buses per day.
- 5 direct trains per day with Trenitalia or Trenitalia EuroCity.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Basel as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Basel from Milan.
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