The distance between Naples and Basel is around 1,104km (686 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 8h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Naples to Basel by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Roma Termini, Milano Centrale then Lugano and then to Basel SBB.
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Take the bus to Foggia and then to Basel.
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There are several options for getting from Naples to Basel by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 67 ($68) and will take around 18h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 8h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 250 ($255).
The distance between Naples and Basel is around 1,104km (686 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 916km (569 miles)
It takes around 8h 40m to get from Naples and Basel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Naples to Basel is to take the train which takes around 8h 30m and will set you back approx CHF 250 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Naples and Basel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 67 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Naples and Basel. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Naples to Basel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.
Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Trenitalia EuroCity and Swiss Railways run train services between Naples and Basel. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Naples and Basel. It typically takes around 18hrs and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Naples to Basel. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Foggia. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 18hrs.
Air Campania S.r.l., Autolinee Ventre, Società Autocooperative Trasporti Italiani S.p.A. and Dimaio run regular bus services between Naples and Basel. Buses run once a week and take around 18hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naples to Basel. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Basel Sbb. instead which will take 8h 40m.
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 Naples and Basel. The distance is around 1,111km (690 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naples to Basel is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around CHF 160 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Roma Termini + 1 similar | 8h 30m | CHF 250($255) | hourly | 1,104km (686 miles) |
Train | 8h 40m | CHF 160($160) | every 4 hours | 1,141km (709 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 18hrs | CHF 90($95) | once a week | 1,439km (894 miles) |
Bus via Casello - A1 Ingresso Caianello | 18h 15m | CHF 67($68) | once daily | 1,214km (754 miles) |
Drive | 10h 30m | CHF 220($225) | on demand | 1,111km (690 miles) |
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Autolinee Ventre
Società Autocooperative Trasporti Italiani S.p.A.
The following major airports near Basel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.