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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Balerna is to bus via Como which costs SFr 17 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Balerna is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Balerna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basilea Badisher and arriving at Chiasso. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Balerna?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Balerna. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Balerna via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Basel to Balerna?

The distance between Basel and Balerna is 275 km. The road distance is 284.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Balerna without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Basel to Balerna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Balerna bus from?

Basel to Balerna bus services, operated by Bartolini Turismo, depart from Basilea Badisher station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Balerna train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Balerna?

The best way to get from Basel to Balerna is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus via Como, which costs SFr 17 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Basel to Balerna bus arrive?

Basel to Balerna bus services, operated by Bartolini Turismo, arrive at Chiasso station.

Where does the Basel to Balerna train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Balerna?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Balerna is 284 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Basel to Balerna.

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

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Where can I stay near Balerna?

There are 2763+ hotels available in Balerna.

Basel to Balerna - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Balerna by train, bus, car, 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 Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
3h 31m
CHF 19–109
Bus via Como
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Comobus 1524
4h 40m
CHF 18–35
Drive 284.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Balernacar 284.5 km
3h 2m
CHF 45–64
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
5h 1m
CHF 108–261
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basilea Badisher to Chiassobus
6h 15m
CHF 46
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Basel to Chiassobus
8h 22m
CHF 26–40

Basel to Balerna by train

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3h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 275.2 km
Duration: 3h 31m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Lugano every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 50–100 and the journey takes 2h 54m. SBB GmbH also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Como 6 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 16–35 and the journey takes 4h 20m. FlixBus-eu also services this route 6 times a week.

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