The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Pisa
Cheapest price
£122
Average price
£153
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h 35 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
480 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Pisa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Pisa will cost around £153 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £122.
To travel from Basel to Pisa you need to make at least one change.
EuroCity 65+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 · Regionale 2595
EuroCity 65+
Intercity 679
EuroCity 151+
FRECCIAROSSA 9551+
Tuscany Line 4047
EuroCity 61+
Intercity 637 · Intercity 597
EuroCity 61+
FRECCIABIANCA 8619
EuroCity 65+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+
TUSCANY LINE 4051
EuroCity 61+
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+
Tuscany Line 4033
EuroCity 151+
FRECCIAROSSA 9551+
Tuscany Line 4047
EuroCity 173+
InterCityNotte 1963
EuroCity 65+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 · Regionale 2595Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Basel to Pisa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Pisa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, and a train costs an average of £79.
Distance: 480 km
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£123 Average Price | £64 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 54m Average total duration Fastest 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 18m Average total duration 13h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Basel to Pisa train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Pisa trains for tomorrow, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 61+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 05:28 Basel SBB | 10h36 | 16:04 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
EuroCity 61+ Intercity 637 · Intercity 597 | 05:28 Basel SBB | 10h06 | 15:34 Pisa Centrale | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 61+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Tuscany Line 4033 | On time 05:28 Basel SBB | 8h00 | 13:28 Pisa Centrale | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 151+ FRECCIAROSSA 9551+ Tuscany Line 4047 | 10:06 Basel SBB | 8h22 | 18:28 Pisa Centrale | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 65+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 · Regionale 2595 | 11:28 Basel SBB | 9h39 | 21:07 Pisa Centrale | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 65+ Intercity 679 | 11:28 Basel SBB | 9h49 | 21:17 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
EuroCity 65+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ TUSCANY LINE 4051 | 11:28 Basel SBB | 8h00 | 19:28 Pisa Centrale | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Pisa
Trains from Basel to Pisa run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £79 but you can travel from only £39 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 19:15. The fastest train covers the 480 km distance in 9h 11m.
Distance 480 km |
Average train duration 8h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £79 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 9h 11m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 19:15 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Intercity, SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Basel to Pisa trainsTrenitalia, Intercity, SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Basel and Pisa from £39. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Intercity
SBB
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Basel to Pisa train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Pisa by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Pisa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Pisa
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 20:30
- There is free Wi-Fi available at the McDonald's.
- There is a luggage storage office near the end of Platform 1.
- McDonald's
- Panetteria Binario 1
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators, ramps, and disabled parking. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Hotel NH Pisa
- Hotel La Pace
- Hotel Maria
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 20:30
- Located just outside the station on Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II.
- Bus lines: 1
- Train lines: Pisamover (S2), FA, FB, IC, ICN, RV, R, EN
- 24/7
- Ristorante pizzeria
- SushiKing
- Ristorante Cinese Oriente
- Elevators on every platform. Sala Blu services can be reached at +39 0647308579.
- Rosso di Sera Relais Tuscany
- Le Cascine
- Camping Village Torre Pendente
- 24/7
- Train lines: REG, RV
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