The cheapest and fastest trains from Venice Santa Lucia to Basel SBB
Cheapest price
£73
Average price
£96
Fastest journey
8 h 46 m
Average duration
9 h 26 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
431 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice Santa Lucia 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 Venice Santa Lucia to Basel SBB will cost around £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.
Of the 2 trains that leave Venice Santa Lucia for Basel SBB every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 431 km distance in an average of 9 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 5 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 train, coach and flight for Venice Santa Lucia to Basel SBB
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice Santa Lucia to Basel SBB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a flight costs an average of £37.
Distance: 431 km
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£95 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest | £121 Average Price |
7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Venice Santa Lucia to Basel SBB train times
The table below shows live departures for Venice Santa Lucia to Basel SBB trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 8h25 | 20:35 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
![]() | 02:51 Venice Santa Lucia | 10h05 | 12:56 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Venice Santa Lucia to Basel SBB
Trains from Venice Santa Lucia to Basel SBB run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £63 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:51, the last at 13:10. The fastest train covers the 431 km distance in 7h 38m.
Distance 431 km |
Average train duration 7h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £63 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 38m |
First train 02:51 |
Last train 13:10 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale from Venice Santa Lucia to Basel SBB trainsTrenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale trains will get you between Venice Santa Lucia and Basel SBB from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Venice Santa Lucia to Basel SBB train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice Santa Lucia 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Venice Santa Lucia and Basel SBB
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi available throughout station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
- GROM Ice Cream
- Venchi Cioccolato
- Bistrot
- Tentazione Café
- L’Artenl Gelato
- Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
- Venice Times Hotel
- Hotel Antiche Figure
- Hotel Abbazia
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located in the main passenger area.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 3, N
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, RER, EC, EN, RJ, VSOE
- 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


