The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna Centrale to Basel SBB
Cheapest price
£127
Average price
£174
Fastest journey
5 h 53 m
Average duration
6 h 3 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
445 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale to Basel SBB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Centrale to Basel SBB will cost around £174 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £127.
To travel from Bologna Centrale to Basel SBB you need to make at least one change.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+
EuroCity 627:507h39Bologna Centrale15:29Basel SBB£1271One-way1 change
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+
EuroCity 6411:507h39Bologna Centrale19:29Basel SBB£1271One-way1 change
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460+
EuroCity 1786:587h57Bologna Centrale14:55Basel SBB£1271One-way1 change
9976+
EuroCity 6412:117h18Bologna Centrale19:29Basel SBB£1501One-way1 change
9924+
EuroCity 6413:066h23Bologna Centrale19:29Basel SBB£1501One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+
EuroCity 629:365h53Bologna Centrale15:29Basel SBB£1581One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+
EuroCity 6413:365h53Bologna Centrale19:29Basel SBB£1581One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+
EuroCity 6616:365h57Bologna Centrale22:33Basel SBB£2961One-way1 change
9966+
EuroCity 1788:416h14Bologna Centrale14:55Basel SBB£1591One-way1 change
9968+
EuroCity 629:116h18Bologna Centrale15:29Basel SBB£1541One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Bologna Centrale to Basel SBB
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Basel SBB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £83.
Distance: 445 km
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Live departures
Bologna Centrale to Basel SBB train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Basel SBB trains for tomorrow, Saturday 16 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460+ EuroCity 178 | 6:58 Bologna Centrale | 7h57 | 14:55 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+ EuroCity 62 | 7:50 Bologna Centrale | 7h39 | 15:29 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9904+ EuroCity 178 | 8:06 Bologna Centrale | 6h49 | 14:55 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9904+ EuroCity 150 | 8:06 Bologna Centrale | 7h26 | 15:32 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9904+ EuroCity 62 | 8:06 Bologna Centrale | 7h23 | 15:29 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9508+ EuroCity 178 | 8:36 Bologna Centrale | 6h19 | 14:55 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9966+ EuroCity 178 | 8:41 Bologna Centrale | 6h14 | 14:55 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9966+ EuroCity 150 | 8:41 Bologna Centrale | 6h51 | 15:32 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9966+ EuroCity 62 | 8:41 Bologna Centrale | 6h48 | 15:29 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9968+ EuroCity 150 | 9:11 Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 15:32 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9968+ EuroCity 62 | 9:11 Bologna Centrale | 6h18 | 15:29 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9968+ EuroCity 64 | 9:11 Bologna Centrale | 10h18 | 19:29 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+ EuroCity 62 | 9:36 Bologna Centrale | 5h53 | 15:29 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9912+ EuroCity 64 | 10:06 Bologna Centrale | 9h23 | 19:29 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9972+ EuroCity 66 | 10:11 Bologna Centrale | 12h22 | 22:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9972+ EuroCity 64 | 10:11 Bologna Centrale | 9h18 | 19:29 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9916+ EuroCity 64 | 11:06 Bologna Centrale | 8h23 | 19:29 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9974+ EuroCity 64 | 11:11 Bologna Centrale | 8h18 | 19:29 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9974+ EuroCity 66 | 11:11 Bologna Centrale | 11h22 | 22:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+ EuroCity 64 | 11:50 Bologna Centrale | 7h39 | 19:29 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9920+ EuroCity 64 | 12:06 Bologna Centrale | 7h23 | 19:29 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9976+ EuroCity 64 | 12:11 Bologna Centrale | 7h18 | 19:29 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9976+ EuroCity 66 | 12:11 Bologna Centrale | 10h22 | 22:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9924+ EuroCity 64 | 13:06 Bologna Centrale | 6h23 | 19:29 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9978+ EuroCity 64 | 13:11 Bologna Centrale | 6h18 | 19:29 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9978+ EuroCity 66 | 13:11 Bologna Centrale | 9h22 | 22:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ EuroCity 64 | 13:36 Bologna Centrale | 5h53 | 19:29 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9928+ EuroCity 66 | 14:06 Bologna Centrale | 8h27 | 22:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
Intercity 608+ EuroCity 66 | 15:04 Bologna Centrale | 7h29 | 22:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9932+ EuroCity 66 | 15:06 Bologna Centrale | 7h27 | 22:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9982+ EuroCity 66 | 15:11 Bologna Centrale | 7h22 | 22:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
8134+ EuroCity 66 | 16:06 Bologna Centrale | 6h27 | 22:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ EuroCity 66 | 16:36 Bologna Centrale | 5h57 | 22:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna Centrale to Basel SBB
Trains from Bologna Centrale to Basel SBB run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £82 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:58, the last at 14:04. The fastest train covers the 445 km distance in 6h 19m.
Distance 445 km |
Average train duration 5h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £82 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 19m |
First train 4:58 |
Last train 14:04 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Frecciarossa, Italo from Bologna Centrale to Basel SBB trainsTrenitalia, Frecciarossa, Italo trains will get you between Bologna Centrale and Basel SBB from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bologna Centrale to Basel SBB train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Centrale to Basel SBB 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 Basel SBB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bologna Centrale and Basel SBB
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 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
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