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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Chiavari is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 9h 50m.

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 23m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Chiavari?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Chiavari. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Chiavari via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

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 8h 11m.

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 8h 11m and costs €60 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Basel to Chiavari, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Chiavari bus from?

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

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 8h 11m and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Basel to Chiavari bus arrive?

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

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 23m to drive from Basel to Chiavari.

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

Book your Basel to Chiavari train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Basel to Chiavari bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chiavari?

There are 3015+ hotels available in Chiavari.

Basel to Chiavari - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Chiavari by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Ec
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chiavaritrain Ic
8h 11m
€60–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N524 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Chiavaribus 1514
9h 50m
€36–76
Drive 508.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Chiavaricar 508.7 km
5h 23m
€89–128
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 Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chiavaritrain
7h 53m
€111–285
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel to Chiassobus
2. Take the train from Como Camerlata to Chiavaritrain Re 13
14h 28m
€45–62

Basel to Chiavari by train

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8h 11mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Basel to Chiavari.

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Distance: 504.9 km
Duration: 8h 11m

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 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Chiavari via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 9h 50m.

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