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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 an average ticket price of £54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, while a flight costs an average of £529.
Distance: 433 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£120 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest | £529 Average Price | £94 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Venice to Basel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Basel:
A coach is £66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Basel costing on average £120.
A coach is £475 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Basel costing on average £529.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 2m.
Coach takes on average 10h 23m.
Tickets start at around £120 compared to roughly £94 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£25. The journey takes 7h 32m versus 6h 9m 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 Basel from Venice by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Venice to Basel 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 Basel are Zurich, Strasbourg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Bern and Lucerne. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Basel on Omio.
Zurich combines a global financial role with a calm lakeside setting and a well-kept Altstadt. It is known for banking and shopping, but also for art, river bathing and a distinctly orderly Swiss feel.
Strasbourg is known for its mix of French and German heritage, canal-lined streets and European institutions. The Grande Île, La Petite France and its striking cathedral give the city a distinct Alsatian character.
Freiburg im Breisgau is a university city at the edge of the Black Forest, known for its medieval centre and Bächle. Its sunny climate, lively squares and green outlook give it an easy-going character.
Bern is Switzerland’s capital, known for its sandstone Old City, arcades and the Aare around its centre. It combines medieval character with a calm, everyday feel and a strong link to Albert Einstein.
Lucerne is known for its medieval old town, the Chapel Bridge and its setting on Lake Lucerne beneath the mountains. Historic streets and a calm waterfront give the city a distinctly Swiss character.
Travel to Basel 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 Venice to Basel.
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Basel:
A coach is £66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Basel costing on average £120.
A coach is £475 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Basel costing on average £529.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 2m.
Coach takes on average 10h 23m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Venice and Basel as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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