You can get from Rome to Basel by train, bus or flight.
To get from Rome to Basel on Apr 02 we recommend taking a flight 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 | 458 miles (739 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $52 - $187 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $52 (€45) • 16 h | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus or Trenitalia |
Take a bus or train to travel 458 miles (739 km) from Rome to Basel. A bus is best for those looking to save money on this trip, with tickets costing about $52 (€45). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Flixbus or Trenitalia among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Rome to Basel.
Travel from Rome, Italy to Basel, Switzerland is: Unrestricted.
International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Italy.
The government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
The above information was last verified on 3/22/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Rome to Basel closer to your planned date of departure here.
The restriction level for your return to Rome, 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 3/8/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Rome from Basel closer to your date of departure here.
There are 2 travel options from Rome to Basel: bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Basel is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $52 (€45) compared to other travel options to Basel:
Taking a bus is about $135 (€117) less than taking a train, which costs on average $187 (€162) for this route.
The quickest way to travel from Rome to Basel is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 30 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 16 h.
In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 18 h 56 min.
The Rome to Basel distance is around 458 miles (739 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Basel is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Rome 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 Rome to Basel:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Rome 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 route.
Before traveling from Rome to Basel, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Rome to Basel tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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