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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Arona is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Arona is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Arona?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Arona. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Arona - Stazione Ferroviaria via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Arona?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Arona. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Arona via Brig and Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Basel to Arona?

The distance between Basel and Arona is 296 km. The road distance is 320.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Arona without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €26 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Basel to Arona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Arona bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Arona train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Arona?

The best way to get from Basel to Arona is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €26 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €190 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Basel to Arona bus arrive?

Basel to Arona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Basel to Arona train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Arona?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Arona is 321 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Basel to Arona.

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

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Where can I stay near Arona?

There are 3109+ hotels available in Arona.

Basel to Arona - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Arona by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or ferry

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 Basel SBB to Brigtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Aronatrain Re 4 / ...
4h 36m
€27–128
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus N474
7h 5m
€35–57
Drive 320.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Aronacar 320.5 km
3h 54m
€55–79
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
4h 32m
€104–263
Train via Spiez
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Spieztrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Spiez to Domodossolatrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Aronatrain S9 / ...
4h 43m
€33–139
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain Ir26
2. Take the ferry from Locarno to Aronaferry 443 / ...
8h 43m
Fly Basel to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BSL - MXP
6h 32m
€82–189
Fly Basel to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BSL - LIN
2. Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Aronatrain
7h 35m
€109–286

Basel to Arona by train

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4h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 296.4 km
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Arona, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Arona via Brig and Domodossola in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Milan once daily. Tickets cost €27–50 and the journey takes 5h 35m. FlixBus-eu also services this route once daily.

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