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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Grandate is to bus via Como which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 32m.

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 11m 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 52m.

How far is it from Basel to Grandate?

The distance between Basel and Grandate is 287 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 52m and costs €23 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m 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 Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Basel 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 52m and costs €23 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus via Como, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the Basel to Grandate bus arrive?

Basel to Grandate bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Como Grandate 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 11m to drive from Basel to Grandate.

Where can I stay near Grandate?

There are 4139+ 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 52m
€23–112
Bus via Como
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Comobus 1524
4h 32m
€19–34
Drive 297.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Grandatecar 297.4 km
3h 11m
€51–73
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 39m
€95–246
Train via Bellinzona
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Castione-Arbedotrain Ir26
2. Take the train from Castione to Como Camerlatatrain S10 / ...
5h 45m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Como Grandatebus
8h 20m
€29–45

Basel to Grandate by train

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3h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 286.8 km
Duration: 3h 52m

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 3 hours. Tickets cost €55–110 and the journey takes 2h 54m. SBB GmbH also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Como 6 times a week. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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