How to travel from Milan to Basel

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Travel Information to Basel from Milan

Distance163 miles (263 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$17 - $99
Cheapest modeBus • $17 (€15) • 4 h 40 min
Fastest modeTrain • $99 (€90) • 4 h 17 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Trenitalia

Take a train or bus to travel 163 miles (263 km) to Basel from Milan. 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.

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from Milan to Basel

How to get from Milan to Basel by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Milan to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

BlaBlaCar Bus4743
03:20PM5h35
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
08:55PMBasel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
$301One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus4743
03:20PM5h35
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
08:55PMBasel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
$301One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TrenitaliaEuroCity 60
07:10AM4h22
Milan Centrale
11:32AMBasel SBB
$1401One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TrenitaliaEuroCity 178
10:10AM4h46
Milan Centrale
02:56PMBasel SBB
$1401One-way
0 transfers
TrenitaliaEuroCity 62
11:05AM4h27
Milan Centrale
03:32PMBasel SBB
$1401One-way
0 transfers
TrenitaliaEuroCity 64
03:10PM4h22
Milan Centrale
07:32PMBasel SBB
$1401One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:20PM5h35
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
10:55PMBasel, Bahnhof
$371One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:30PM5h30
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
10:00PMBasel, Bahnhof
$411One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus4739
07:55PM5h05
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
01:00AMBasel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
$321One-way
0 transfers
AJetVF62 · VF105
01:15PM24h40
Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
01:55PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
$7571One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Milan to Basel

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Milan to Basel, 83,12% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Milan to Basel and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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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.

FAQs

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.

Looking to extend your trip from Milan to Basel? Many Omio customers who go from Milan to Basel usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Zurich, Strasbourg or Amsterdam. If you're looking to explore Paris, Zurich, Strasbourg or Amsterdam from Basel, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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