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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Como is to bus which costs €20 - €70 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Como is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Como?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Como. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Como?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Como S. Giovanni. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Basel to Como?

The distance between Basel and Como is 282 km. The road distance is 292.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Como without a car is to train via Lugano which takes 3h 39m and costs €21 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Basel to Como, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Como bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Como train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Como?

The best way to get from Basel to Como is to train via Lugano which takes 3h 39m and costs €21 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €70 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Basel to Como bus arrive?

Basel to Como bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Como station.

Where does the Basel to Como train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Como?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Como is 293 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Basel to Como.

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

Book your Basel to Como train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Basel to Como bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Como?

There are 5018+ hotels available in Como.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Como 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 via Lugano
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoIc21 / ...
3h 39m
€21–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Como1524
4h 20m
€20–70
Drive 292.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Como292.9 km
3h 8m
€51–73
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)ZRH - MXP
4h 46m
€95–253
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Como S. GiovanniEc
4h 2m
€75–130
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIr36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. GiovanniEc
4h 40m
€81–151

Basel to Como by train

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3h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 282.1 km
Duration: 3h 39m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Lugano every 2 hours. Tickets cost €55–110 and the journey takes 2h 55m. SBB GmbH also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Como 6 times a week. Tickets cost €20–70 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Gruppo Di Maio also services this route twice a week.

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