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 €40 - €75 and takes 11h 29m.

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 - €130.

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 Verona and Trento. Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

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 38m and costs €120 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m 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 38m and costs €120 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 29m.

Where does the Basel to Arco bus arrive?

Basel to Arco bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Verona 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 3191+ 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 Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
4. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Roveretotrain Re
8h 38m
€126–468
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Veronabus FlixBus N401
2. Take the bus from Verona to Trentobus 486 / ...
11h 29m
€44–75
Drive 476.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Arcocar 476.7 km
6h
€84–121
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
8h 52m
€92–253
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roveretotrain Fr
10h 3m
€79–403
Train via Innsbruck
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Trentotrain 89
10h 57m
€104–459
Train via Arth
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau 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
10h 58m
€119–404
Fly Basel to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BSL - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Roveretotrain
4. Take the bus from Rovereto. Staz. Fs to Arco. Foro Boariobus
8h 16m
€82–337
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 26m
€133–444
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 4m
€129–420

Basel to Arco by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

11h 29mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 565 km
Duration: 8h 38m

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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Arco. Foro Boario via Verona, Trento, and Trento. Autostazione in around 11h 29m.

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