What is the travel distance from Basel to Rome?

About 459 miles (741 km) separate Basel and Rome.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Basel to Rome?

The majority of buses traveling from Basel to Rome start their journey at Basel Central Station and wind up at Rome Tiburtina Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Rome?

Once in Rome, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Vatican City, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, Parco degli Acquedotti and Santa Costanza.

Bus Basel to Rome from $47 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Basel to Rome on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:25pm	Basel SBB	19h	6:25pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	Basel SBB	13h	10:00am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:00pm	Basel SBB	15h 15m	12:15pm	Rome Anagnina	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Basel SBB	18h 35m	6:00pm	Rome Anagnina	No tags
Bus	6:40pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1d	7:05pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Basel to Rome

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Rome. The journey takes about 9 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

9h 30mAverage Duration

459 milesDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$57 - $260	Average Duration18h 35m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$56 - $63	Average Duration9h 30m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Basel and Rome?

Stops in Basel

A
Basel Central Station
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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B
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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C
Basel Bahnhofs
Centralbahnstrasse 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
D
Arrêt d'autobus Basel
Allschwilerstrasse 73, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
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Stops in Rome

A
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Largo Guido Mazzoni, 3, 00162 Roma, Italy
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B
Rome Ciampino Airport
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C
Rome Fiumicino Airport
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D
Castro Pretorio
Viale Castro Pretorio 76, 00185 Roma, Italy
E
Roma
F
Anagnina
Via Vincenzo Giudice, 00173 Roma RM, Italy

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,391 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

MarinoBus

4/5893 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.2

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Basel to Rome by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/19

$55

11/20

$66

Today

$81

11/22

$80

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The cheapest trip from Basel to Rome was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $55

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Basel to Rome, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $55 to $224 for a bus ticket from Basel to Rome based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $80 which is on 2025-11-22.