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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Balerna is to bus which costs SFr 20 - SFr 50 and takes 4h 39m.

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 45 - SFr 70.

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 260.

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 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 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 50 and takes 4h 39m.

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 5065+ hotels available in Balerna.

Basel to Balerna - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Balerna by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
3h 31m
CHF 19–259
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 39m
CHF 20–48
Drive 284.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Balernacar 284.5 km
3h 2m
CHF 46–66
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 102–333

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 80–240 and the journey takes 2h 54m. SBB GmbH also services this route once daily. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel to Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 15–28 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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