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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Campione is to bus which costs €23 - €45 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Campione is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Campione?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Campione. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Campione, Corso Italia via Lugano, Gerra and Lugano, Centro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Basel to Campione?

The distance between Basel and Campione is 262 km. The road distance is 272.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Campione without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €21 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Basel to Campione, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Campione bus from?

Basel to Campione bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Train or bus from Basel to Campione?

The best way to get from Basel to Campione is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €21 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Basel to Campione bus arrive?

Basel to Campione bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Campione?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Campione is 273 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Basel to Campione.

Where can I stay near Campione?

There are 6638+ hotels available in Campione.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Campione 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
3h 47m
€21–271
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 17m
€23–44
Drive 272.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Campionecar 272.5 km
2h 54m
€49–70
Train via Locarno
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain Ir26
6h 11m
€86–161

Basel to Campione by train and bus

76Weekly Services

3h 47mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 262.4 km
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Campione, Lombardy, Italy?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Lugano every 3 hours. Tickets cost €90–270 and the journey takes 2h 54m. SBB GmbH also services this route once daily. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Lugano 5 times a day. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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