How to get from Rome to Basel
- 739 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 8h 15m
- 18 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
13h 15m
direct
Bus
€52
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rome to Basel. The most useful door-to-door route takes 13h 15m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 739 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
739 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €46Checked Sep 30 | 8h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €59Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 13h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€46Checked Sep 308h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€59Omio catalogue, Oct 313h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rome to Basel: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Rome Tiburtina → Canton of Basel-Stadtbus
FlixBus·13h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Rome to Basel
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€55November 2026
€45Departures from Rome to Basel
FlixBus runs 18 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:10 and the last at 23:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 18 | 00:10 | 23:10 |
All departures
- 00:10
- 00:20
- 01:20
- 06:30
- 07:30
- 08:30
- 09:00
- 10:00
- 18:00
- 19:00
- 19:05
- 20:00
- 20:05
- 23:10
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusRome Tiburtina-Canton of Basel-Stadt, Milan-BaselBook →
ITA AirwaysRome Fiumicino-Milan LinateSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, ITA Airways; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rome to Basel works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Rome Tiburtina to Canton of Basel-Stadt, about 13h 15m. In total it's roughly €52 over 13h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Rome to Basel: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rome to Basel?
The most useful route takes about 13h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Rome to Basel?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:10 and the last at 23:10, from Roma, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Rome to Basel?
18 a day with FlixBus, between 00:10 and 23:10.
Which station does the bus from Rome to Basel leave from?
Roma with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Basel from Rome?
About 739 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rome to Basel cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €52. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Rome to Basel?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ITA Airways.
Can you get from Rome to Basel without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 8h 01m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Basel?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026