The cheapest and fastest coaches from Basel to Rome
Cheapest price
$142
Average price
$217
Fastest journey
13 h
Average duration
14 h 50 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
739 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Basel to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Rome will cost around $217 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $142.
Of the 7 buses that leave Basel for Rome every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 739 km distance in an average of 14 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h .
The slowest buses will take 16 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Basel to Rome
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Basel to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $58, and a train costs an average of $172.
Distance: 739 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$96 Average Price Cheapest | $197 Average Price | $231 Average Price |
14h 4m Average total duration 13h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 40m Average total duration 10h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Basel to Rome bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 pm Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 18h40 | 5:05 pm Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 changes | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 am Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 14h25 | 3:30 pm Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 am Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 16h00 | 5:05 pm Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 8:25 am Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 14h10 | 10:35 pm Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 am Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 17h40 | 5:10 am Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:05 pm Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 16h35 | 7:40 am Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 8:00 pm Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 13h00 | 9:00 am Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Basel to Rome
Distance 739 km |
Average bus duration 13h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 13h 0m |
First bus 00:04 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Marino Autolinee from Basel to RomeYou can travel by bus between Basel to Rome with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee for as low as $58. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Basel to Rome coach

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB), which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, located away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Rome
- 05:30-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Swiss (in the station)
- Italian Bistro (in the station)
- Café Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 30, 50 Tram: 8, 10, 11 Train: S3, S6
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