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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Leuca is to bus which costs €90 - €180 and takes 22h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Leuca is to fly and bus which takes 10h 4m and costs €80 - €390.

How far is it from Basel to Leuca?

The distance between Basel and Leuca is 1425 km. The road distance is 1435.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Leuca without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 31m and costs €140 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 17h 31m to get from Basel to Leuca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Leuca bus from?

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

Where does the Basel to Leuca bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Leuca?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Leuca is 1435 km. It takes approximately 14h 7m to drive from Basel to Leuca.

Where can I stay near Leuca?

There are 1521+ hotels available in Leuca.

Basel to Leuca - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Basel and Leuca?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Leuca. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Santa Maria di Leuca - Piazzale Le Terrazze via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Gallipoli, Piazza Cimitero. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 20m.

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Leuca 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Leccetrain Fr
4. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Santa Maria di Leuca - Piazzale Le Terrazzebus 108 / ...
17h 31m
€149–619
Fly Basel to Brindisi Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane BSL - BDS
2. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Santa Maria di Leuca - Piazzale Le Terrazzebus
10h 4m
€80–383
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Gallipoli, Piazza Cimiterobus
3. Take the bus from Gallipoli, Piazza Cimitero to Santa Maria di Leuca - Piazzale Le Terrazzebus 108
22h 20m
€94–173
Drive 1,435.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Leucacar 1,435.2 km
14h 7m
€251–362
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brindisi Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane ZRH - BDS
3. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Santa Maria di Leuca - Piazzale Le Terrazzebus
11h 9m
€106–338
Train, bus via Venice
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
2. Take the bus from Luzern to Venice Mestrebus
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Leccetrain Fr
4. Take the train from Lecce to Gagliano Leucatrain 464 / ...
24h 1m
€199–384
Bus, Italobus Connections
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Potenza, Terminal Busbus
2. Take the bus from Potenza to Tarantobus
3. Take the bus from Taranto Port to Gallipolibus 052
4. Take the bus from Gallipoli, Piazza Cimitero to Santa Maria di Leuca - Piazzale Le Terrazzebus 108
27h 30m
Fly Basel to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane BSL - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
3. Take the train from Altamura to Bari Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Leccetrain
5. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Santa Maria di Leuca - Piazzale Le Terrazzebus
14h 35m
€91–323

Basel to Leuca by train, foot, and bus

48Weekly Services

17h 31mAverage Duration

€149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,424.9 km
Duration: 17h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Basel SBB to Santa Maria di Leuca - Piazzale Le Terrazze via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Gallipoli, Piazza Cimitero in around 22h 20m.

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