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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Carrara is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Carrara is to drive which takes 6h and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Carrara?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Carrara. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Carrara Poste via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Colombo/Rinchiosa Dir.Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Carrara?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Carrara. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Carrara-Avenza via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

How far is it from Basel to Carrara?

The distance between Basel and Carrara is 583 km. The road distance is 571.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Carrara without a car is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs €40 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Basel to Carrara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Carrara bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Carrara train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Carrara?

The best way to get from Basel to Carrara is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €200 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Basel to Carrara bus arrive?

Basel to Carrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Basel to Carrara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Carrara?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Carrara is 572 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Basel to Carrara.

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

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Where can I stay near Carrara?

There are 4239+ hotels available in Carrara.

Basel to Carrara - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Carrara by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
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1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Marina di Carrara - Piazza Ingolstadtbus
9h 15m
€41–67
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Carrara-Avenzatrain Ic
9h 45m
€62–199
Drive 571.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Carraracar 571.8 km
6h
€97–140
Fly Basel to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane BSL - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Carrara-Avenzatrain
8h 50m
€118–275
Train via Florence
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Carrara-Avenzatrain Re
10h 21m
€79–266
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Castione-Arbedotrain
2. Take the train from Castione to Como Camerlatatrain S10 / ...
3. Take the train from Como Camerlata to La Spezia Centraletrain
13h 37m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Carrara-Avenzatrain
7h 55m
€115–309
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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 Milano Bovisa Politecnicotrain
4. Take the train from Milano Bovisa Politecnico to Paviatrain
5. Take the train from Pavia to Carrara-Avenzatrain
9h 21m
€112–269
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Carrara-Avenzatrain
8h 41m
€128–341

Basel to Carrara by train and bus

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9h 45mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 583 km
Duration: 9h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Basel SBB to Carrara Poste via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Marina di Carrara - Piazza Ingolstadt, and Colombo/Rinchiosa Dir.Est in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Carrara Poste via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Carrara-Avenza, and Avenza Fs in around 9h 45m.

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