What are the departure and arrival points in Milan and in Basel?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Milan to Basel: Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Milan to Basel depart from Milano, Aeroporto di Milano Linate to Basel, Badischer Bahnhof (Schweiz). Most travelers board their train from Milano Centrale and arrive in Basel SBB.

What companies run services between Milan and Basel?

The following travel companies offer services from Milan to Basel: FlixBus can take you to Basel by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Milan to Basel for $28 (€25). Trenitalia can take you to Basel by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Trenitalia from Milan to Basel for $119 (€105).

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from Milan to Basel

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

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

07:20AM4h12

Milan Centrale

11:32AMBasel SBB

€1051One-way

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Cheapest

07:20AM4h12

Milan Centrale

11:32AMBasel SBB

€1051One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

07:20AM4h12

Milan Centrale

11:32AMBasel SBB

€1051One-way

0 transfers

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11:20AM4h12

Milan Centrale

03:32PMBasel SBB

€1751One-way

0 transfers

06:20PM4h17

Milan Centrale

10:37PMBasel SBB

€1751One-way

0 transfers

11:15PM9h35

Milan Malpensa Airport

08:50AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg

€2621One-way

1 transfer

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Travel Information from Milan to Basel

Distance	163 miles (263 km)
Available travel modes	Bus or train
Ticket price range	$28 - $119
Cheapest mode	Bus • $28 (€25) • 5 h 10 min
Fastest mode	Train • $119 (€105) • 4 h 12 min
Popular travel companies	FlixBus or Trenitalia

Take a bus or train to travel 163 miles (263 km) to Basel from Milan. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 4 h 12 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $28 (€25). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Trenitalia among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Milan to Basel.

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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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SBB is Switzerland's main train company and for your next travel trip between Milan and Basel, SBB offers these ticket types: Round-trip Standard Ticket or First Class.

Trenitalia is the national railway of Italy, providing a comprehensive network of trains across the country including trains between Milan and Basel. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, and Frecciabianca, as well as regional and intercity services. Frecciarossa trains are the fastest, reaching speeds of up to 300 km/h, while Frecciargento and Frecciabianca offer a more leisurely journey. Passengers can choose from a range of ticket types, including Economy, Standard, and Business Class. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and a range of food and beverage options. Popular routes include Milan to Rome, Venice to Florence, and Naples to Bari.

Cheapest Price: $96

Alsa is the main provider of travel travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of travel with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal travel with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium travel provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other travel tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Cheapest Price: $23

FAQs: Travel from Milan to Basel

FAQs: 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 options to travel to Basel from Milan including taking a bus or train.

The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Basel is a bus with an average price of $28 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Basel:

Taking a bus costs $90 (€80) less than taking a train, which costs on average $119 (€105) for the same 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 take longer:

Bus takes on average 5 h 10 min.

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

The average frequency per day from Milan to Basel is:

17 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Milan and 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 who purchase a bus ticket from Milan to Basel depart from Milano, Aeroporto di Milano Linate to Basel, Badischer Bahnhof (Schweiz).
Most travelers board their train from Milano Centrale and arrive in Basel SBB.

The following travel companies offer services from Milan to Basel:

FlixBus can take you to Basel by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Milan to Basel for $28 (€25).
Trenitalia can take you to Basel by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Trenitalia from Milan to Basel for $119 (€105).

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

5 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.

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.

Omio customers who travel from Milan to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Zurich or Strasbourg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.

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