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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Chiavari is to bus and train which costs €45 - €65 and takes 14h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Chiavari is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Chiavari?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Chiavari. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Chiavari via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Basel to Chiavari?

The distance between Basel and Chiavari is 505 km. The road distance is 508.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Chiavari without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs €40 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Basel to Chiavari, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Chiavari train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Chiavari?

The best way to get from Basel to Chiavari is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs €40 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Basel to Chiavari train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Chiavari?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Chiavari is 509 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Basel to Chiavari.

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

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Where can I stay near Chiavari?

There are 3098+ hotels available in Chiavari.

Basel to Chiavari - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Chiavari by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to ChiavariIc
7h 50m
€41–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus StationN474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to GenoaN177
9h 7m
€47–98
Drive 508.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Chiavari508.7 km
5h 22m
€89–128
Fly Basel to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)BSL - GOA
2. Take the train from Genova Sestri Ponen. to Chiavari
7h 36m
€93–249
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel to Chiasso
2. Take the train from Como Camerlata to ChiavariRe 13
14h 28m
€45–62
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centrale
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chiavari
7h 53m
€111–285
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)ZRH - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centrale
4. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Chiavari
8h 40m
€135–416

Basel to Chiavari by train

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7h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 504.9 km
Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Chiavari via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Chiavari via Zurich Bus Station, Genoa, Marittima/Principe Fs, Brignole Fs/, and Genova Brignole in around 9h 7m.

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