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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Rimini among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £85 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £85, while a flight costs an average of £184.
Distance: 549 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£129 Average Price | £184 Average Price | £85 Average Price Cheapest | £174 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 26m Average total duration 7h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 35m Average total duration 11h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Rimini, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Rimini:
A coach is £44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Rimini costing on average £129.
A coach is £99 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Rimini costing on average £184.
Other travel options to Rimini take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 26m.
Coach takes on average 11h 35m.
Tickets start at around £129 compared to roughly £174 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £45. The journey takes 7h 56m versus 7h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Rimini from Basel by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Basel to Rimini is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Rimini are Bologna, San Marino, Ravenna, Cesena and Forlì. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Rimini on Omio.
Bologna is known for its porticoes, medieval centre and one of Europe’s oldest universities. The city feels lively yet grounded, with red-brick streets, elegant piazzas and a food culture that shapes daily life.
San Marino is known for its medieval towers and wide views over the Romagna countryside. Its compact hilltop centre has stone streets, ramparts and piazzas shaped by a long independent history.
Ravenna is best known for its remarkable Byzantine mosaics and UNESCO-listed early Christian monuments. Its compact historic centre, literary links to Dante and calm Adriatic character give it a thoughtful, unhurried feel.
Cesena is known for the Biblioteca Malatestiana, a UNESCO-recognised Renaissance library, and the Rocca Malatestiana above the old town. Its arcaded streets and piazzas give the city a practical Romagna character with a strong local food culture.
Forlì is a Romagna city known for elegant piazzas, rationalist architecture and exhibitions at the Musei di San Domenico. Its relaxed historic centre and surrounding food-and-wine countryside give it a grounded local character.
Travel to Rimini easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Rimini.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Rimini:
A coach is £44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Rimini costing on average £129.
A coach is £99 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Rimini costing on average £184.
Other travel options to Rimini take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 26m.
Coach takes on average 11h 35m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Rimini as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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