The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Basel
Cheapest price
£104
Average price
£146
Fastest journey
5 h 57 m
Average duration
6 h 16 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
448 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Basel will cost around £146 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £104.
To travel from Bologna to Basel you need to make at least one change.
9924+
EuroCity 6613:069h31Bologna Centrale22:37Basel SBB£1041One-way1 change
9920+
EuroCity 6612:0610h31Bologna Centrale22:37Basel SBB£1061One-way1 change
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+
EuroCity 6411:507h43Bologna Centrale19:33Basel SBB£1261One-way1 change
EuroCity 66+
Intercity 60815:047h33Bologna Centrale22:37Basel SBB£1361One-way1 change
152+
57811:127h15Bologna Centrale18:27Basel SBB£1441One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+
EuroCity 6413:365h57Bologna Centrale19:33Basel SBB£1571One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+
EuroCity 6616:366h01Bologna Centrale22:37Basel SBB£1571One-way1 change
9978+
EuroCity 6413:116h22Bologna Centrale19:33Basel SBB£1491One-way1 change
9924+
EuroCity 6413:066h27Bologna Centrale19:33Basel SBB£1491One-way1 change
8134+
EuroCity 6616:066h31Bologna Centrale22:37Basel SBB£1491One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Bologna to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a flight costs an average of £51.
Distance: 448 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£122 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest | £185 Average Price |
6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Bologna to Basel train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Basel trains for today, Tuesday 2 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9904+ EuroCity 64 | 8:06 Bologna Centrale | 11h27 | 19:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9966+ EuroCity 64 | 8:41 Bologna Centrale | 10h52 | 19:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9908+ EuroCity 64 | 9:06 Bologna Centrale | 10h27 | 19:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
30+ 9226 | 9:06 Bologna Centrale | 7h21 | 16:27 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9968+ EuroCity 66 | 9:11 Bologna Centrale | 13h26 | 22:37 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9968+ EuroCity 64 | 9:11 Bologna Centrale | 10h22 | 19:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9912+ EuroCity 64 | 10:06 Bologna Centrale | 9h27 | 19:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9972+ EuroCity 64 | 10:11 Bologna Centrale | 9h22 | 19:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9972+ EuroCity 66 | 10:11 Bologna Centrale | 12h26 | 22:37 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9916+ EuroCity 64 | 11:06 Bologna Centrale | 8h27 | 19:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9974+ EuroCity 64 | 11:11 Bologna Centrale | 8h22 | 19:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9974+ EuroCity 66 | 11:11 Bologna Centrale | 11h26 | 22:37 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
152+ 578 | 11:12 Bologna Centrale | 7h15 | 18:27 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+ EuroCity 64 | 11:50 Bologna Centrale | 7h43 | 19:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9920+ EuroCity 64 | 12:06 Bologna Centrale | 7h27 | 19:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9976+ EuroCity 66 | 12:11 Bologna Centrale | 10h26 | 22:37 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9976+ EuroCity 64 | 12:11 Bologna Centrale | 7h22 | 19:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9924+ EuroCity 64 | 13:06 Bologna Centrale | 6h27 | 19:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9978+ EuroCity 64 | 13:11 Bologna Centrale | 6h22 | 19:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9978+ EuroCity 66 | 13:11 Bologna Centrale | 9h26 | 22:37 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ EuroCity 64 | 13:36 Bologna Centrale | 5h57 | 19:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9928+ EuroCity 66 | 14:06 Bologna Centrale | 8h31 | 22:37 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
Intercity 608+ EuroCity 66 | 15:04 Bologna Centrale | 7h33 | 22:37 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9932+ EuroCity 66 | 15:06 Bologna Centrale | 7h31 | 22:37 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9982+ EuroCity 66 | 15:11 Bologna Centrale | 7h26 | 22:37 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
8134+ EuroCity 66 | 16:06 Bologna Centrale | 6h31 | 22:37 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ EuroCity 66 | 16:36 Bologna Centrale | 6h01 | 22:37 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Basel
Trains from Bologna to Basel run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £61 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 17:30. The fastest train covers the 448 km distance in 5h 54m.
Distance 448 km |
Average train duration 5h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £61 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 54m |
First train 0:20 |
Last train 17:30 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Frecciarossa, Italo from Bologna to Basel trainsTrenitalia, Frecciarossa, Italo trains will get you between Bologna and Basel from £23. 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 to Basel train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Basel 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Basel
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee.
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
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