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ITMilan to Basel Train & Bus Tickets
From Milan (Italy) to Basel (Switzerland) · about 260 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Milan to Basel, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €69.96 for travel on 13 Nov 2026 (seen 22 Oct 2026) | €18.48 for travel on 18 Nov 2026 (seen 1 Nov 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 4 h 16 min (5 journeys) | about 5 h 25 min (32 journeys) |
| Sold by | Trenitalia | FlixBus |
| Departures per day listed | — | 8 (median of 3 days) |
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Milan to Basel: what to expect
Milan and Basel are about 260 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Italy to Switzerland. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 260 km this is a medium-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Milan–Basel tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Monday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €25.65, across 3 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Basel
- The University of Basel, founded in 1460, is Switzerland's oldest university. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Forty museums are spread across the canton of Basel, whose suburbs extend into France and Germany. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Basel is the hometown of the international Art Basel art fair. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Milan to Basel
How long does the journey from Milan to Basel take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 4 h 16 min by train and about 5 h 25 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Milan to Basel?
The lowest fare seen recently is €18.48 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 18 Nov 2026 (seen 1 Nov 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €69.96. Monday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €25.65). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Milan to Basel?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €69.96 and the lowest bus fare €18.48, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Milan to Basel?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by Trenitalia, FlixBus.
How many departures are there per day between Milan and Basel?
Recent searches listed a median of 8 bus departures per day.