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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a flight costs an average of $63.
Distance: 459 miles (739 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$238 Average price | $285 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest |
11h 3m Average total duration 10h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 12m Average total duration 13h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Basel:
A bus is $158 (€130) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Basel costing on average $238 (€195).
A bus is $206 (€169) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Basel costing on average $285 (€234).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 33m.
Bus takes on average 13h 42m.
Travel optionsfrom Rome to Basel
How to get from Rome to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus8:00 PM13h15Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina9:15 AMBasel, Bahnhof$811One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:00 PM13h15Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina9:15 AMBasel, Bahnhof$811One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- U211249:35 PM1h35Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport11:10 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$1421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus8:30 AM14h25Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina10:55 PMBasel, Bahnhof$951One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 PM15h50Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)9:15 AMBasel, Bahnhof$961One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 PM17h20Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)6:25 AMBasel, Bahnhof$1001One-way2 transfers
VY6111 · VY62609:45 PM12h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$1571One-way1 transfer
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AF11926:30 PM15h25Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2271One-way1 transfer- AF1305+AF11925:40 PM16h15Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Basel:
A bus is $158 (€130) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Basel costing on average $238 (€195).
A bus is $206 (€169) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Basel costing on average $285 (€234).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 33m.
Bus takes on average 13h 42m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Basel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Basel by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Basel by train.
- Travel with easyJet, Air France, Vueling, KLM to go to Basel by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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