How to travel from Rome to Basel

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from Rome to Basel

You can get from Rome to Basel by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
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.

06:50AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport1h40 08:30AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
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611One-way
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06:50AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport1h40 08:30AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
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611One-way
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06:15AMRome Termini8h41 02:56PMBasel SBB
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2001One-way
11:55PMRome Tiburtina13h01 12:56PMBasel SBB
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1671One-way
10:35PMRome Termini12h57 11:32AMBasel SBB
2 transfers
1731One-way

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Travel Information from Rome to Basel

distanceDistance458 miles (739 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$52 - $187
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $52 (€45) • 16 h
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixbus 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.

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FAQs

Travel from Rome, Italy to Basel, Switzerland is: Unrestricted.

Is international entry into Basel from Rome restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Italy.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Basel, Switzerland from Rome?

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Basel, Switzerland?

The government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Social distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Regional advice

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.

Is my journey back to Rome from Basel restricted?

Entry into Italy is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Rome from Basel?

Conditions of reentry into Italy:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Rome, Italy?

You should observe these safety measures in Italy as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Recommended

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:

  • 2 buses per day.
  • 5 trains a day.

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:

  • Most travelers board their bus from Rome, Termini and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
  • Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Rome to Basel depart from Roma Termini to Basel SBB.

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

  • You can travel by bus between Rome and Basel with Flixbus, and you can find Flixbus Rome to Basel tickets for $52 (€45) on Omio.
  • You can take a train from Rome to Basel with Trenitalia. Cheap tickets can be found for $187 (€162) with Trenitalia from Rome to Basel.

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

  • You can check for a direct bus to Basel with Flixbus or BlaBlaCar with 1 direct bus 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 route.

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

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:

  • A bus ticket for this trip is costing $52 (€45) one way on average.
  • A train ticket for this journey is costing $187 (€162) one way on average.

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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