The distance between Milan and Basel is around 337km (210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Milan to Basel by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Basel → Milan if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Basel (BSL).
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Take the train to Zuerich Hb and then to Basel Sbb.
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There are several options for getting from Milan to Basel by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 95 ($95) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 245 ($250).
The distance between Milan and Basel is around 337km (210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 263km (163 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Milan and Basel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Milan to Basel is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx CHF 245 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Basel, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Milan and Basel. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Milan and Basel with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 4h 10m.
Trenitalia EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, SBB GmbH and TGV inOui run train services between Milan and Basel. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Milan and Basel. We recommend that you fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Basel (BSL). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Yes you can fly from Milan and Basel. Flights depart from Milan Linate (LIN) and arrive at Basel (BSL) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 2hrs.
There is no direct flight from Milan to Basel. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Milan to Basel typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Milan Linate (LIN) and and arrive into Basel (BSL).
The closest major airport to Basel is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Basel. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Milan and Basel. The distance is around 338km (210 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Basel is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around CHF 95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 40m | CHF 245($250) | hourly | 812km (504 miles) |
Fly to Basel (BSL) | 2h 50m | CHF 360($370) | every 30 mins | 830km (516 miles) |
Train via Zuerich Hb + 1 similar | 4h 10m | CHF 100($100) | every 3 hours | 337km (210 miles) |
Train | 4h 10m | CHF 95($95) | every 4 hours | 366km (227 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | CHF 68($69) | on demand | 338km (210 miles) |
SBB GmbH
The following major airports near Basel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.