There are 4 ways to get from Ascona to Basel by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Bellinzona
best- Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
4hCHF 26–255Bus
- Take the bus from Lugano to Baselbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 4mCHF 30–86Drive 260.1 km
- Drive from Ascona to Baselcar 260.1 km
2h 52mCHF 43–62Train
- Take the train from Locarno to Basel SBBtrain Ir26
5h 38mCHF 77–123
Ascona to Basel by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 90 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Ascona to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ascona to Basel. However, there are services departing from Ascona, Centro and arriving at Basel via Lugano, Stazione and Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Ascona to Basel. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Basel SBB via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Ascona and Basel is 253 km. The road distance is 260.1 km.
The best way to get from Ascona to Basel without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 4h and costs SFr 26 - SFr 260.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Ascona to Basel, including transfers.
Ascona to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.
Ascona to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bellinzona station.
The best way to get from Ascona to Basel is to train via Bellinzona which takes 4h and costs SFr 26 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 90 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Ascona, Switzerland and Basel, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Bellinzona to Basel SBB every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 80–230 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lugano to Basel twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 22–45 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Bellinzona to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–230
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bellinzona to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–95
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 65–95
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–65
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- sob.ch
Train from Bellinzona to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–95
- Schedules at
- sob.ch
Train from Locarno to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–120
- Schedules at
- sob.ch
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Bellinzona to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–22
- Schedules at
- sbb-deutschland.de
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lugano to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Ascona to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Basel station.
Ascona to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Basel is 260 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Ascona to Basel.
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