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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Arco is to bus which costs €35 - €100 and takes 11h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Arco is to drive which takes 5h 57m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Arco?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Arco. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Arco. Foro Boario via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Rovereto. Staz. Fs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

How far is it from Basel to Arco?

The distance between Basel and Arco is 565 km. The road distance is 476.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Arco without a car is to train via Verona which takes 8h 33m and costs €120 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Basel to Arco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Arco bus from?

Basel to Arco bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Arco?

The best way to get from Basel to Arco is to train via Verona which takes 8h 33m and costs €120 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €100 and takes 11h 33m.

Where does the Basel to Arco bus arrive?

Basel to Arco bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Arco?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Arco is 477 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Basel to Arco.

Where can I stay near Arco?

There are 2943+ hotels available in Arco.

Basel to Arco - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Arco by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, 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 Verona
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta NuovaFr
4. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to RoveretoRe
8h 33m
€120–328
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoN524 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Rovereto407
11h 33m
€39–100
Drive 476.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Arco476.7 km
5h 57m
€82–118
Fly Basel to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)BSL - VRN
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Rovereto
9h 43m
€86–236
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to RoveretoFr
10h 3m
€71–215
Train via Innsbruck
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Trento89
10h 37m
€114–270
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. GiovanniEc
3. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Verona Porta NuovaEc
4. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to RoveretoRe
11h 12m
€133–267
Fly Basel to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)BSL - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Verona Porta Nuova
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Rovereto
4. Take the bus from Rovereto. Staz. Fs to Arco. Foro Boario
8h 18m
€73–310
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)ZRH - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Verona Porta Nuova
4. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Rovereto
9h 29m
€114–376
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Rovereto
9h 6m
€119–338

Basel to Arco by bus

16Weekly Buses

11h 33mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 565.1 km
Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Arco, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Arco via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Verona Porta Nuova, and Rovereto in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Arco. Foro Boario via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Rovereto, and Rovereto. Staz. Fs in around 11h 33m.

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