How to travel from Milan to Basel

International travel from Milan, Italy to Basel, Switzerland is: Partially open.

Can I enter Switzerland if coming from Italy?

Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Basel if traveling from Milan?

Conditions of entry:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 4 in quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What measures do I need to follow in Basel, Switzerland due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Switzerland must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 9/23/21; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip from Milan to Basel.

The current restriction level for returning to Milan, Italy from Switzerland is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Milan, Italy from Basel, Switzerland?

Reentering Italy is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Milan from Basel?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival or 5 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

Which rules do I need to follow in Milan, Italy regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Italy must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 9/23/21. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Milan from Basel here.

There are 2 ways that you can travel from Milan to Basel. You can take a bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Basel is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $25 (€20) compared to other travel options to Basel:

Taking a bus is about $65 (€52) less than taking a train, which costs on average $90 (€72) for this trip.

The fastest way from Milan to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 4 h 12 min.

There are alternative travel options to Basel that can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 4 h 40 min   of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 163 miles (263 km) between Milan and Basel.

The average frequency per day from Milan to Basel is:

• Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Milan to Basel as scheduled services by bus or train 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 take a bus from Milan, Stazione Centrale to Basel.
• Most travelers catch their train from Milano Centrale and arrive in Basel Bahnhof SBB.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Milan to Basel:

• You can travel by bus between Milan and Basel with Flixbus, and you can find Flixbus Milan to Basel tickets for $25 (€20) on Omio.
• You can take a train from Milan to Basel with Trenitalia. Cheap tickets can be found for $90 (€72) with Trenitalia from Milan to Basel.

Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Basel with the following travel companies:

• You can take a direct bus with Flixbus or BlaBlaCar.

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 between Milan and Basel.

Before traveling from Milan to Basel, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this trip costs on average $25 (€20) one way.
• A train ticket for this route is costing $90 (€72) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Milan to Basel tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.