The cheapest and fastest trains from Venice to Basel
Cheapest price
£82
Average price
£110
Fastest journey
8 h 25 m
Average duration
8 h 59 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
433 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Basel will cost around £110 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £82.
Of the 4 trains that leave Venice for Basel every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 433 km distance in an average of 8 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 22 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.
5:108h46Venice13:56Basel£821One-way0 changes
13:108h25Venice21:35Basel£1121One-way0 changes
9:109h22Venice18:32Basel£1241One-way0 changes
5:049h22Venice14:26Basel£1241One-way0 changes
13:108h25Venice21:35Basel£1121One-way0 changes
5:108h46Venice13:56Basel£821One-way0 changes
9:109h22Venice18:32Basel£1241One-way0 changes
5:049h22Venice14:26Basel£1241One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Venice to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. 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 £29, and a flight costs an average of £27.
Distance: 433 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£117 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest | £204 Average Price |
8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Venice to Basel train times
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Basel trains for today, Thursday 16 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3496 · Regionale TRENORD 2636+ EuroCity 66 | 12:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 8h27 | 20:37 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9740+ EuroCity 66 | 12:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 7h49 | 20:37 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
| Friday 17 April | |||||
![]() | 5:04 Venice | 9h22 | 14:26 Basel | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:10 Venice | 8h46 | 13:56 Basel | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:10 Venice | 9h22 | 18:32 Basel | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Venice to Basel trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Trenitalia?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Trenitalia, but also compare tickets for the likes of Regionale, Trenitalia EuroCity, Frecciarossa or Italo to find the best option for your trip from Venice to Basel.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Regionale, Trenitalia EuroCity, Frecciarossa or Italo to find the best option for your trip from Venice to Basel.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Venice to Basel.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Venice to Basel
Trains from Venice to Basel run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £76 but you can travel from only £27 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 19:40. The fastest train covers the 433 km distance in 7h 37m.
Distance 433 km |
Average train duration 8h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £76 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 7h 37m |
First train 0:09 |
Last train 19:40 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Regionale, Trenitalia EuroCity, Frecciarossa, Italo from Venice to Basel trainsTrenitalia, Regionale, Trenitalia EuroCity, Frecciarossa, Italo trains will get you between Venice and Basel 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 to Basel train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice 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 Venice and Basel
- 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
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
- McDonald’s
- Chock Full O'Nuts
- Puro Gusto
- Juice Bar
- Rossosapore
- Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
- Best Western Hotel Tritone
- The Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Villa Constanza
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30
- Located in the main concourse.
- Bus lines: 2, 3, 10, 15, 18, 25a, 31, 31H, 32, 32H, 33H, 34H, 43, 53, 86, N1, 8AE
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, EC, RJ, IC, EN, ICN, R, Italo
- 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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