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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Colico is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 11h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Colico is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Colico?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Colico. However, there are services departing from Basel and arriving at Colico via Cassarate, Lido, Castagnola, Posta and Menaggio Piazza Roma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Colico?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Colico. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Colico via Lugano and Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Basel to Colico?

The distance between Basel and Colico is 392 km. The road distance is 316.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Colico without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €29 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Basel to Colico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Colico bus from?

Basel to Colico bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Basel station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Colico train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Colico?

The best way to get from Basel to Colico is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €29 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Como, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Basel to Colico bus arrive?

Basel to Colico bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Lugano station.

Where does the Basel to Colico train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Colico?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Colico is 317 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Basel to Colico.

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

Book your Basel to Colico train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Colico?

There are 3671+ hotels available in Colico.

Basel to Colico - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Colico by train, bus, car, 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 Monzatrain S11
3. Take the train from Monza to Colicotrain R13
6h 33m
€29–121
Bus via Como
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Chiassobus Senise
2. Take the bus from Como San Giovanni Stazione FS to Menaggio Piazza Romabus C10
9h 10m
€47–105
Drive 316.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Colicocar 316.7 km
3h 56m
€55–79
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 Colicotrain
6h 43m
€101–253
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Lugano to Menaggio Piazza Romabus C12
3. Take the bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Colicobus C10
7h
€31–125
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Luganobus
11h 32m
€41–56

Basel to Colico by train

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6h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 392.3 km
Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Colico via Lugano and Monza in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Colico via Chiasso, Chiasso, Como S. Giovanni, Como San Giovanni Stazione FS, and Menaggio Piazza Roma in around 9h 10m.

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