How to travel from Trento to Basel

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Trento to Basel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trento to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €57, while a train costs an average of €146.

Distance: 196 miles (317 km)

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Driving

€146

Average price

€57

Average price

Cheapest

€118

Average price

€148

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 34m

Average total duration

7h 4m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 10m

Average total duration

8h 40m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 5m

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Fastest

2h 5m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

5h 58m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.9 - 1.9kg

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CO2 emissions

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FlixBus

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Air France

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Trento to Basel is a bus with an average price of €57.

This is compared to other travel options from Trento to Basel:

A bus is €61 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trento to Basel costing on average €118.

A bus is €89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trento to Basel costing on average €146.

The fastest way to travel from Trento to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 34m.

Bus takes on average 9h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Trento and Basel including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Trento to Basel among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €146 compared to roughly €148 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €2. The journey takes 7h 4m versus 5h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Trento to Basel

How to get from Trento to Basel by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Trento to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:45 PM8h10
    Trento, Lungadige San Nicolò
    8:55 PMBasel, Bahnhof
    231One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:45 PM8h10
    Trento, Lungadige San Nicolò
    8:55 PMBasel, Bahnhof
    231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF1327+Air France HopAF1192
    5:55 AM4h00
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    3581One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3427 · Regionale TRENORD 2620+TrenitaliaEuroCity 178
    5:37 AM9h18
    Trento station
    2:55 PMBasel SBB
    1131One-way
    2 transfers
  • Italo8953 · 8974+TrenitaliaEuroCity 150
    7:13 AM8h13
    Trento station
    3:26 PMBasel SBB
    1271One-way
    2 transfers
  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 8507 · FRECCIAROSSA 9713+TrenitaliaEuroCity 150
    7:43 AM7h43
    Trento station
    3:26 PMBasel SBB
    1531One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 PM10h25
    Trento, Lungadige San Nicolò
    6:25 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    531One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:25 AM11h35
    Trento, Lungadige San Nicolò
    7:00 PMBasel, Bahnhof
    561One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:35 PM10h25
    Trento, Lungadige San Nicolò
    3:00 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    611One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6405 · VY6260
    10:35 PM14h10
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    12:45 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    1291One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air France HopAF1527 · AF1192
    9:10 PM12h45
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    2541One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA607 · BA762
    9:35 PM21h15
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    6:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    2891One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Trento 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 Trento to Basel.

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There are 3 options to travel between Trento and Basel including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Trento to Basel is a bus with an average price of €57.

This is compared to other travel options from Trento to Basel:

A bus is €61 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trento to Basel costing on average €118.

A bus is €89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trento to Basel costing on average €146.

The fastest way to travel from Trento to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 34m.

Bus takes on average 9h 10m.

The distance from Trento to Basel is approximately 196 miles (317 km).
The average frequency per day from Trento to Basel is:
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trento and Basel as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Trento to Basel:
  • Buses mostly depart from Trento, Lungadige San Nicolò and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
  • Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from Trento station and arrive in Basel SBB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Trento to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Frecciarossa, Regionale to go to Basel by train.
  • Travel with Air France, easyJet to go to Basel by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Trento to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Zurich, Strasbourg, Colmar, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Basel to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Basel, you can visit the Tinguely Museum to see kinetic sculptures by Jean Tinguely, enjoy a scenic Rhine River Cruise, and explore the charming Old Town with its medieval buildings and vibrant markets. Art enthusiasts can visit the Fondation Beyeler for modern and tribal art or attend Art Basel for contemporary artworks. Notable sights include the Gothic Basel Minster, the Kunstmuseum Basel, the playful Tinguely Fountain, Basel Zoo, and the historically significant Rathaus Basel with its red sandstone facade.
Two to three days are sufficient to explore Basel's key attractions, including its museums, old town, and the Rhine River.

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