How to travel from Venice to Basel

Travel between Venice, Italy and Basel, Switzerland is: Unrestricted.

Can travelers from Italy enter Switzerland?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Italy.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Basel from Venice?

Conditions of entry into Switzerland:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Basel, Switzerland?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures:

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

This information was last checked on 3/22/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey between Venice and Basel.

The restriction level for your return to Venice, Italy from Switzerland is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Venice 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 Venice from Basel?

Conditions of reentry into Italy:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Venice, 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 Venice from Basel closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways that you can travel from Venice to Basel. You can take a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Basel is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $34 (€30) compared to other travel options to Basel:

A bus is $505 (€447) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Basel costing on average $539 (€477).

A bus is generally $106 (€94) less than a train for the same trip. Taking a train costs on average $140 (€124) from Venice to Basel.

The fastest way from Venice to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 7 h 30 min.

There are alternative travel options to Basel that can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Basel by bus can take on average 11 h 20 min.

In comparison, getting to Basel by train can take on average 10 h 1 min.

You should expect to travel around 268 miles (433 km) between Venice and Basel.

The average frequency per day from Venice to Basel is:

• 1 bus per day.
• 5 trains a day.

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

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

• Buses mostly leave from Venice, Port San Basilio and tend to arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
• Flights mostly leave from Venice Marco Polo Airport and tend to arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
• Trains from Venice to Basel most often leave from Venezia Mestre and arrive in Basel SBB.

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:

• Flixbus can take you to Basel by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Flixbus from Venice to Basel for $34 (€30).
• Lufthansa Cityline can get you to Basel by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Lufthansa Cityline from Venice to Basel for $539 (€477) on Omio.
• Trenitalia can take you to Basel by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Trenitalia from Venice to Basel for $140 (€124).

When planning your trip from Venice to Basel, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost on average $34 (€30) one way.
• Plane tickets cost on average $539 (€477) one way.
• Train tickets are costing on average $140 (€124) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Venice to Basel online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.