Basel to Rome by bus
Rome lies 741 km (460 mi) south-east of Basel, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 13 h 32 min including stops, over roughly 904 km (562 mi) of road.
| Basel | Rome | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland | Italy |
| Population | 177,595 | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 279 m (915 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
What changes when you arrive in Rome
Crossing from Switzerland into Italy: money changes from the Franc to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book buses from Basel to Rome
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Staying in Rome
Our booking partner lists 19,495+ places to stay in Rome (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 933 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (548), and 60 are five-star. Across 951 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 1,412,822 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rome from Basel?
741 km (460 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Basel; by road roughly 904 km (562 mi).
How long does it take to get from Basel to Rome by bus?
About 13 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Basel and Rome?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Rome?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Rome?
Our booking partner lists 19,495+ places to stay in Rome, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.