What is the cheapest way to get from Balerna to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Balerna to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 26 - SFr 40 and takes 7h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balerna to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Balerna to Basel is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct bus between Balerna and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Balerna to Basel. However, there are services departing from Balerna, Piazza and arriving at Basel via Chiasso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Balerna and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Balerna to Basel. However, there are services departing from Balerna and arriving at Basel SBB via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Balerna to Basel?

The distance between Balerna and Basel is 275 km. The road distance is 283.9 km.

How do I travel from Balerna to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Balerna to Basel without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 260.

How long does it take to get from Balerna to Basel?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Balerna to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balerna to Basel bus from?

Balerna to Basel bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Chiasso station.

Where do I catch the Balerna to Basel train from?

Balerna to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Balerna station.

Train or bus from Balerna to Basel?

The best way to get from Balerna to Basel is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 40 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Balerna to Basel bus arrive?

Balerna to Basel bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Basel station.

Where does the Balerna to Basel train arrive?

Balerna to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.

Can I drive from Balerna to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Balerna to Basel is 284 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Balerna to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Balerna to Basel?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Balerna to Basel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Balerna to Basel by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Balerna to Bellinzonatrain S10 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
4h 4m
CHF 18–252
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chiasso to Baselbus
7h 40m
CHF 26–40
Drive 283.9 km
1. Drive from Balerna to Baselcar 283.9 km
3h 1m
CHF 46–66
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 8m
CHF 102–329
Train via Biasca
1. Take the train from Balerna to Biascatrain S10
2. Take the train from Biasca to Basel SBBtrain Ir26
5h 51m
CHF 70–106

Balerna to Basel by train

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Distance: 275.2 km
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Balerna, Switzerland and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Balerna to Basel SBB via Bellinzona in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Chiasso to Basel twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 26–40 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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