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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Canton Ticino to Basel

Composite routes from Canton Ticino to Basel

Cheapest
3 h 20 min
Car
280 km.
from $15

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Lugano to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$34.78

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Lugano to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.83–$33.70

Marino Autolinee

Phone:
+39 080 3112335
Email:
info@marinobus.it
Website:
marinobus.it/
Bus from Lugano to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$28.26–$38.04

Gruppo Di Maio

Phone:
+39 0827 34 117
Email:
info@gruppodimaio.it
Website:
gruppodimaio.it/
Bus from Lugano to Basel
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$28.26–$40.22

Train operators

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Lugano to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$86.96–$163.04

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
info@sbb-deutschland.de
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Lugano to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$26.09

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Email:
ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Lugano to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$119.57

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Canton Ticino to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Canton Ticino to Basel is to bus which costs $25 - $41.30 and takes 4h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Canton Ticino to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Canton Ticino to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $52.17 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Canton Ticino and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lugano and arriving at Basel. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Canton Ticino and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lugano and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Canton Ticino to Basel?

The distance between Canton Ticino and Basel is 252 km. The road distance is 263.5 km.

How do I travel from Canton Ticino to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Canton Ticino to Basel without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $20.65 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Canton Ticino to Basel?

The train from Lugano to Basel SBB takes 2h 54m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Canton Ticino to Basel bus from?

Canton Ticino to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Canton Ticino to Basel train from?

Canton Ticino to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Canton Ticino to Basel?

The best way to get from Canton Ticino to Basel is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $20.65 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $41.30 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Canton Ticino to Basel bus arrive?

Canton Ticino to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where does the Canton Ticino to Basel train arrive?

Canton Ticino to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Canton Ticino to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Canton Ticino to Basel is 263 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Canton Ticino to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Canton Ticino to Basel?

Book your Canton Ticino to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 949+ hotels available in Basel. Prices start at $58.93 per night.
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