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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 $77 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 42m. 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 $77, while a flight costs an average of $716.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$115 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest | $716 Average price | $177 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 32m Average total duration 10h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Trento to Basel
Compare the available ways to get from Trento to Basel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Trento to Basel:
A bus is $38 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trento to Basel costing on average $115 (€97).
A bus is $639 (€536) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trento to Basel costing on average $716 (€601).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 45m.
Bus takes on average 10h 32m.
Tickets start at around $115 (€97) compared to roughly $177 (€148) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $62 (€52). The journey takes 7h 15m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Trento to Basel
How to get from Trento to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Trento to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:00 PM 10h25 Trento 5:25 AM Basel $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

7:00 PM 10h25 Trento 5:25 AM Basel $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

7:00 PM 10h25 Trento 5:25 AM Basel $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

6:30 PM 14h50 Trento 9:20 AM Basel $69 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Trento to Basel:
A bus is $38 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trento to Basel costing on average $115 (€97).
A bus is $639 (€536) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trento to Basel costing on average $716 (€601).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 45m.
Bus takes on average 10h 32m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Trento, Lungadige San Nicolò and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Trento station and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Travel with Trenitalia to go to Basel by train.
- Travel with Air France, British Airways, Vueling, easyJet, BA Euroflyer to go to Basel by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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