The cheapest and fastest trains from Piacenza to Basel
Cheapest price
£106
Average price
£106
Fastest journey
5 h 42 m
Average duration
5 h 42 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
324 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Piacenza to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Piacenza to Basel will cost around £106 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £106.
Of the 1 trains that leave Piacenza for Basel every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 324 km distance in an average of 5 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 42 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.


Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Piacenza to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Piacenza to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a flight costs an average of £62.
Distance: 324 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£102 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest | £222 Average Price |
5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 1m Average total duration 16h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Piacenza to Basel train times
The table below shows live departures for Piacenza to Basel trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:46 Piacenza | 6h10 | 14:56 Basel | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:52 Piacenza | 6h40 | 19:32 Basel | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:29 Piacenza | 8h06 | 22:35 Basel | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:59 Piacenza | 8h02 | 23:01 Basel | 1 change | |
![]() | 23:52 Piacenza | 11h40 | 11:32 Basel | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Piacenza to Basel
Trains from Piacenza to Basel run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £79 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 17:28. The fastest train covers the 324 km distance in 5h 38m.
Distance 324 km |
Average train duration 5h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £79 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 38m |
First train 00:09 |
Last train 17:28 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Intercity, Frecciarossa from Piacenza to Basel trainsTrenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Intercity, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Piacenza and Basel from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Piacenza to Basel train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Piacenza 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 Piacenza and Basel
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Access is available from Via dei Mille.
- Al Duca
- Osteria Carducci
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Best Western Park Hotel
- Grande Albergo Roma
- Hotel Ovest
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance connections
- 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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