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:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
• COVID-19 test required after arrival, between day 4 and day 7
• 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 1/20/22; 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.

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

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Italy from Switzerland?

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

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Italy from Switzerland?

Requirements for reentering Italy:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 48 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
• 5-day mandatory self-quarantine and COVID-19 test at the end of the isolation period
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Italy?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in Italy to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

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

The above information about your return travel to Milan, Italy was last verified on 1/26/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Milan from Basel.

There are 2 travel options from Milan to Basel: bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Basel from Milan is by taking a bus, which costs on average $30 (€25).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Basel:

A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Milan to Basel costing on average $50 (€41).

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, going by bus can take 4 h 40 min   on average.

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 trip 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 board their bus from Milan, Stazione Centrale and arrive in Basel.
• Most travelers catch their train from Milano Centrale and arrive in Basel SBB.

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

• You can travel from Milan to Basel by bus with Flixbus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $30 (€25) with Flixbus from Milan to Basel.
• You can travel by train between Milan and Basel with Trenitalia, and you can find Trenitalia Milan to Basel tickets for $50 (€41) on Omio.

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

• You can check for a direct train to Basel with Trenitalia with 10 direct trains per day.

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:

• Bus tickets cost $30 (€25) one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing on average $50 (€41) one way.

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.