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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 €47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 43m. 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 €47, and a train costs an average of €137.
Distance: 459 miles (739 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€197 Average price | €168 Average price | €84 Average price Cheapest |
11h 2m Average total duration 10h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 8m Average total duration 13h 38m 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.
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How to get from Rome to Basel by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Rome to Basel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Intercity 588 · Intercity 608+EuroCity 66Cheapest
InterCityNotte 36990+Intercity 631+EuroCity 64Fastest
9970+EuroCity 150Other options
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FAQs: Travel from Rome to Basel
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 Rome to Basel.
There are 3 ways to get from Rome to Basel: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Basel from Rome is by taking a bus, which costs on average $43 (€38).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Rome to Basel:
Taking a bus costs $2 (€2) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $45 (€40) for the same trip.
A bus is $73 (€66) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Rome to Basel costing on average $115 (€104).
The fastest way from Rome to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 35 min.
There are alternative travel options to Basel that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 13 h 15 min of travel time.
Taking a train requires on average 7 h 47 min of travel time.
The distance from Rome to Basel is approximately 458 miles (739 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Basel is:
- 1 bus per day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Basel from Rome as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Basel:
- Buses from Rome to Basel most often leave from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Rome to Basel:
- You can go to Basel from Rome by bus with FlixBus or Marino Autolinee. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $43 (€38) with FlixBus from Rome to Basel on Omio.
- You can go to Basel from Rome by plane with easyJet, Air France or Vueling Airlines. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $45 (€40) with easyJet from Rome to Basel on Omio.
- You can travel by train between Rome and Basel with Trenitalia, Frecciarossa or Italo, and you can find Trenitalia Rome to Basel tickets for $115 (€104) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Rome to Basel with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 1 direct bus a day to Basel with FlixBus.
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 journey.
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