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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity coaches per day from Basel to Taranto. Traveling by coach from Basel to Taranto usually takes around 23 hours and 23 minutes, but the fastest Marino coach can make the trip in 19 hours,
| Distance | 685 mi (1102 km) |
| Shortest duration | 19h 0m |
| Cheapest price | £99.39 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Coach lines | 2 |
What coach companies travel from Basel to Taranto?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Basel to Taranto that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus usually offers more choice, with 3 scheduled trips per day.
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 3 trips from Basel to Taranto, and usually makes the trip in about 24 hours and 50 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 23 hours and 23 minutes to cover the 685 miles from Basel to Taranto. However, the fastest coach only takes 19 hours. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first coach leaves at 09:00 and the last coach leaves at 21:00. To see the times for all coaches from Basel to Taranto, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled coaches that travel from Basel to Taranto every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which coach you take, you will have to transfer coaches at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Basel to Taranto; ticket prices start at £160.07.
City Information
Basel
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Basel is bordered by France to the west and Germany to the east, with the river Rhine running directly through the city. This culture-centric destination is known for containing Switzerland's highest concentration of museums. With over 40 museums, roughly one per square kilometre, you're guaranteed to find at least one museum that fits your interests. Of course, it's got classic art museums like the Fine Arts Museum and the Jean Tinguely Museum, but you'll write home about the niche ones like Basel Paper Mill (a museum about paper and printing) and Toys Worlds Museum.
Basel's Old Town area will give you a taste of the city's history, with its cobblestoned streets and medieval churches, as well as several beautiful fountains. In the Marktplatz, or market square, check out the bold red City Hall, as well as even more museums, these ones devoted to Basel's history.
Basel is also home to Switzerland's oldest zoo, founded in 1874. Conveniently located in the heart of Basel, the zoo lets you get up close and personal with animals from the tiniest insects to the grandest elephants. Plus, you can learn more about the zoo's conservation projects.
Basel is well-situated for easy travel to other countries due to its proximity to France and Germany, as well as its transportation options. The world's only tri-national airport, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, is only 4km from Basel. This unique airport is located on both French and Swiss territory but also serves travellers to nearby Freiburg, Germany. Basel also welcomes national and international train routes, and many European coach services stop in the city.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Basel?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Basel SBB
The coach station behind Basel SBB is the main transport station in the city. The coach stop is most frequently served by FlixBus, which travels to European cities including Prague, Stuttgart, and Lyon. Although the coach stop itself doesn't have any amenities, Basel SBB (right next door) has plenty of shops, restaurants, cafes, and even a supermarket. You can also find out more about coach schedules at the ticket kiosk, although Flixcoach does require you buy your tickets online rather than at the station.
All coach stations in Basel:
Basel SBB
Where does the coach arrive in Taranto?
Main arrival station: Via Napoli (porto Mercantile)
All coaches from Basel arrive at one main station in Taranto.
Coach stations in Taranto:
Via Napoli (porto Mercantile)
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