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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Basel
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Milan to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF30, while a train costs an average of CHF109.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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CHF30 Average price Cheapest | CHF109 Average price | CHF121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Milan to Basel:
A bus is CHF79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Basel costing on average CHF109.
A bus is CHF243 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Basel costing on average CHF273.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 36m.
Flight takes on average 15h 7m.
Tickets start at around CHF30 compared to roughly CHF121 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF91. The journey takes 5h 6m versus 4h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Milan to Basel
How to get from Milan to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milan to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
47397:55 PM5h05Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano1:00 AMBasel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)CHF251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 47397:55 PM5h05Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano1:00 AMBasel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)CHF251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
B 523 572 | 572 · S 10 25138 | 25138 · EC 28 | 28 · IR 36 1992 | 19928:38 PM4h14Milan12:52 AMBasel SBBCHF741One-way3 transfers
Other options
666:05 PM4h28Milan Centrale10:33 PMBasel SBBCHF731One-way0 transfers- B 523 580 | 580 · S 10 25104 | 25104 · IC 2 862 | 862 · IR 26 2308 | 230812:38 AM7h17Milan7:55 AMBasel SBBCHF731One-way3 transfers
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5845:10 PM4h16Milan Centrale9:26 PMBasel SBBCHF941One-way1 transfer
- 47433:20 PM5h35Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano8:55 PMBasel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)CHF251One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:40 PM4h40Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano12:20 AMBasel, BahnhofCHF301One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:45 PM4h45Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano3:30 AMBasel, BahnhofCHF301One-way0 transfers
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VF10512:45 PM22h00Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport10:45 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse FreiburgCHF4691One-way1 transfer
BA762+
BA730210:40 AM7h50Milan Linate Airport6:30 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse FreiburgCHF4771One-way1 transfer- BA585 · BA7642:35 PM8h15Milan Malpensa Airport10:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse FreiburgCHF6701One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Basel:
A bus is CHF79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Basel costing on average CHF109.
A bus is CHF243 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Basel costing on average CHF273.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 36m.
Flight takes on average 15h 7m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Basel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
- Travel with Trenitalia, DSB, SBB, EuroCity, Trenitalia EuroCity to go to Basel by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee to go to Basel by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, EuroCity, Trenitalia EuroCity.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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