How to travel from Venice to Basel

There are 3 options to travel between Venice and Basel including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Venice to Basel is a bus with an average price of $70 (€56).

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

A bus is $80 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Basel costing on average $150 (€121).

A bus is $114 (€92) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Basel costing on average $183 (€148).

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 2m.

Train takes on average 9h 3m.

The distance from Venice to Basel is approximately 269 miles (433 km).

The average frequency per day from Venice to Basel is:

• Around 13 flights per day.
• Around 11 buses per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Venice to Basel:

• Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
• Trains mostly depart from Venice Santa Lucia and arrive in Basel SBB.
• Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Venice to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Trenitalia, Regionale, Frecciarossa to go to Basel by train.
• Travel with easyJet, Air France to go to Basel by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, ACTV — Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano to go to Basel by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Venice to Basel with the following travel companies:

• 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Venice 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.