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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Chiavenna is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Chiavenna is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Chiavenna?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Chiavenna. However, there are services departing from Basel and arriving at Chiavenna, Stazione via Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo and Lugano, Stazione Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Chiavenna?

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

How far is it from Basel to Chiavenna?

The distance between Basel and Chiavenna is 344 km. The road distance is 289.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Chiavenna without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs €26 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Basel to Chiavenna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Chiavenna bus from?

Basel to Chiavenna bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Chiavenna train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Chiavenna?

The best way to get from Basel to Chiavenna is to bus which takes 7h and costs €26 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €280 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Basel to Chiavenna bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Chiavenna train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Chiavenna?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Chiavenna is 289 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Basel to Chiavenna.

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

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Where can I stay near Chiavenna?

There are 1495+ hotels available in Chiavenna.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Chiavenna by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Basel to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lugano, Stazione Nord to Chiavenna, Stazionebus 631
7h
€27–44
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Churtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Chur to St. Moritztrain Gex / ...
3. Take the bus from St. Moritz, Bahnhof to Chiavenna, Consorzio Agrariobus 604
7h 4m
€51–305
Drive 289.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Chiavennacar 289.4 km
3h 25m
€51–74
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain S11
3. Take the train from Monza to Colicotrain R13
7h 50m
€30–274

Basel to Chiavenna by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

7hAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Chiavenna.

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Distance: 343.6 km
Duration: 7h

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

You can take a bus from Basel to Chiavenna, Stazione via Lugano, Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo, Lugano, Stazione, and Lugano, Stazione Nord in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Chiavenna via Lugano, Monza, and Colico in around 7h 50m.

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