- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
A major art museum in a grand canal-side palace, known for Venetian masters including Titian, Veronese, Tintoretto and Carpaccio.
Cheapest price on 14 Oct
£36
Average ticket price on 14 Oct
£44
Fastest journey on 14 Oct
9 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 14 Oct
10 h 35 m
Buses on 14 Oct
11
Distance
433 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Basel to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Venice will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £36.
On Wed 14 Oct, we found 11 buses from Basel to Venice, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 433 km distance in an average of 10 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 11 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from Basel to Venice run on average 13 times per day, taking around 9h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £18 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 433 km distance in 7h 25m.
Distance 433 km |
Average bus duration 9h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 25m |
First bus 0:20 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Venice coaches for today, Tuesday 13 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:25 Basel, Bahnhof | 11h25 | 10:50 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 23:25 Basel, Bahnhof | 9h35 | 9:00 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 14 October | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:05 Basel, Bahnhof | 10h15 | 12:20 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 Basel, Bahnhof | 11h20 | 20:45 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 Basel, Bahnhof | 11h00 | 20:25 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 Basel, Bahnhof | 13h50 | 0:40 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 Basel, Bahnhof | 13h15 | 1:45 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:05 Basel, Bahnhof | 12h40 | 4:45 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:05 Basel, Bahnhof | 12h55 | 5:00 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:05 Basel, Bahnhof | 13h35 | 8:40 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 change | |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Venice by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Basel to Venice buses use the Basel, Bahnhof to Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia, Tronchetto. Use this guide to compare Basel and Venice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Basel, Bahnhof is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food outlets available inside the station.
Wi-Fi is available at Basel, Bahnhof. ATMs are aTMs available in the station concourse.
Ticket office support is available at Basel, Bahnhof.
Available at Basel, Bahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel, Bahnhof: Station is accessible to those with reduced mobility.
Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Swiss (in the station), Italian Bistro (in the station), Café Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
Available at Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB): Elevators, ramps.
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia is 7 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the departures area.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia.
Available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Elevators, ramps.
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