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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Brissago is to bus which costs SFr 27 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Brissago is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.

How far is it from Basel to Brissago?

The distance between Basel and Brissago is 261 km. The road distance is 266.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Brissago without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 4h 4m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 110.

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

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

Train or bus from Basel to Brissago?

The best way to get from Basel to Brissago is to train via Bellinzona which takes 4h 4m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 49m.

Can I drive from Basel to Brissago?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Brissago is 267 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Basel to Brissago.

Where can I stay near Brissago?

There are 2847+ hotels available in Brissago.

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

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

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 Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ic21 / ...
4h 4m
CHF 30–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Castione-Arbedobus Senise
6h 49m
CHF 27–33
Drive 266.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Brissagocar 266.7 km
2h 59m
CHF 42–60
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain Ir26
5h 13m

Basel to Brissago by train and bus

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4h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 260.7 km
Duration: 4h 4m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Bellinzona every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 50–90 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Autolinee Ventre operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Castione-Arbedo twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 17 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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