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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Grandate is to bus via Chiasso - Stazione which costs €24 - €27 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Grandate is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Grandate?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel and arriving at Como Grandate. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Grandate?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Grandate. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Como Camerlata via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Basel to Grandate?

The distance between Basel and Grandate is 286 km. The road distance is 297.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Grandate without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €22 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Basel to Grandate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Grandate bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Grandate train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Grandate?

The best way to get from Basel to Grandate is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €22 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €75 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Basel to Grandate bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Grandate train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Grandate?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Grandate is 297 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Basel to Grandate.

Where can I stay near Grandate?

There are 3959+ hotels available in Grandate.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Grandate 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 Ic21 / ...
3h 53m
€22–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Comobus 1524
5h 4m
€21–71
Drive 297.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Grandatecar 297.4 km
3h 10m
€52–74
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
4h 36m
€94–243
Bus via Chiasso - Stazione
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Chiassobus Senise
7h
€24–26
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Basel to Como Grandatebus
8h 20m
€29–45

Basel to Grandate by train

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3h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 286.1 km
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Grandate, 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.

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