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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Basel to Milan

Composite routes from Basel to Milan

Cheapest
3 h 39 min
Car
338 km.
from $18
Fastest
1 h
Plane
Other
4 h 35 min
Bus
264 km.
from €26.09
Details

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Milano,
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$34.35–$48.35

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Milano,
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.53–$44.53

Airlines

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Basel to Linate
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$826.97

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Basel to Linate
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$470.74

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Basel to Linate
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$623.41

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$1,081.42

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Basel to Linate
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$623.41

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:
ethiopianairlines.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$305.34

Train operators

Trenord

Phone:
+39 02 7249 4494
Email:
my-link@trenord.it
Website:
trenord.it/
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.34–$7.00

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$101.78–$190.84
Train from Lugano to Milano
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.99–$49.62
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.98–$76.34

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
info@sbb-deutschland.de
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.17–$30.53

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Basel to Milan
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$23.97

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Milan?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Milan is to rideshare which costs $20.48 and takes 4h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Milan?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Milan is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Milan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Milan?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Milan. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Milano Centrale via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Basel to Milan?

The distance between Basel and Milan is 346 km. The road distance is 338.4 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Milan without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Milan without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $26.09 - $41.30 .

How long does it take to get from Basel to Milan?

The bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano takes 4h 35m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Basel to Milan bus from?

Basel to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Milan train from?

Basel to Milan train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Milan?

The best way to get from Basel to Milan is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $26.09 - $41.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $44.57 - $70.65 and takes 4h 53m, you could also fly, which costs $76.09 - $369.57 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Basel to Milan bus arrive?

Basel to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Basel to Milan train arrive?

Basel to Milan train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Milan?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Milan is 338 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Basel to Milan.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Milan?

Book your Basel to Milan train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Milan?

Book your Basel to Milan bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Milan?

There are 11427+ hotels available in Milan. Prices start at $42.41 per night.

Can I share a ride from Basel to Milan?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel and Milan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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