You can get from Milan to Basel by train, bus or flight.
To get from Milan to Basel on Feb 02 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 163 miles (263 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $6 - $117 | |
Fastest mode | Train • $117 (€102) • 4 h 47 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus or Trenitalia |
Take a bus, ferry, flight or train to travel 163 miles (263 km) from Milan to Basel. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Flixbus or Trenitalia among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Milan to Basel.
International travel from Milan, Italy to Basel, Switzerland is: Unrestricted.
Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Italy.
Conditions of entry:
All travelers in Switzerland must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 1/24/23; 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 between Milan and Basel.
The restriction level for your return to Milan, Italy from Switzerland is: Unrestricted.
Entry into Italy is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.
Conditions of reentry into Italy:
You should observe these safety measures in Italy as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
This information about your return travel to Italy was last checked on 1/9/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Milan from Basel closer to your date of departure here.
There are 4 ways to travel from Milan to Basel including taking a bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Basel is by taking a flight. You can find average ticket prices around $6 (€5) compared to other travel options to Basel:
Taking a flight is about $29 (€25) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $34 (€30) for this trip.
A flight is generally $111 (€97) less than a train for the same route. Taking a train costs on average $117 (€102) from Milan to Basel.
The quickest way to travel to Basel from Milan is by train, which takes on average 4 h 47 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, getting to Basel by bus can take on average 5 h 45 min.
In comparison, getting to Basel by flight can take on average 0 h 0 min.
The distance is approximately 163 miles (263 km) from Milan to Basel.
The average frequency per day from Milan to Basel is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Basel from Milan as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Basel:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct routes from Milan to Basel with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Basel tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
When planning your trip from Milan to Basel, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Milan to Basel online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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