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 10h 38m.

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 6h 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 10h 38m.

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 31m and costs €120 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 31m 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 31m and costs €120 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €100 and takes 10h 38m.

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 6h to drive from Basel to Arco.

Where can I stay near Arco?

There are 3010+ hotels available in Arco.

Basel to Arco - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Ec
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
4. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Roveretotrain Re
8h 31m
€122–329
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Roveretobus 407
10h 38m
€36–97
Drive 476.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Arcocar 476.7 km
6h
€83–120
Fly Basel to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane BSL - VRN
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Roveretotrain
9h 45m
€88–236
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Ec
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roveretotrain Fr
10h 3m
€71–216
Train via Innsbruck
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Trentotrain 89
10h 56m
€129–270
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
3. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Ec
4. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Roveretotrain Re
11h 14m
€136–267
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
4. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Roveretotrain
9h 31m
€120–396
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Roveretotrain
9h 11m
€124–338

Basel to Arco by bus

18Weekly Buses

10h 38mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 565.1 km
Duration: 8h 31m

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 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Arco. Foro Boario via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Rovereto, and Rovereto. Staz. Fs in around 10h 38m.

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