The cheapest and fastest buses from Basel to Rome
Cheapest price
€116
Average price
€177
Fastest journey
13 h
Average duration
14 h 50 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
739 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Basel to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Rome will cost around €177 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €116.
Of the 7 buses that leave Basel for Rome on Wed, Nov 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the 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 .
On Wed, Nov 05 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, bus, 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 bus with prices starting from €47. 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 bus costs an average of €47, and a train costs an average of €140.
Distance: 739 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€78 Average price Cheapest | €161 Average price | €189 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 | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 AM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 14h25 | 3:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 AM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 16h00 | 5:05 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 8:25 AM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 14h10 | 10:35 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 17h40 | 5:10 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:05 PM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 16h35 | 7:40 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 13h00 | 9:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 18h40 | 5:05 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Basel to Rome
Distance 739 km |
Average bus duration 13h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €47 |
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 €47. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Basel to Rome

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB), which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Basel to 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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