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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Loano is to bus and train which costs €45 - €65 and takes 13h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Loano is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Loano?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Loano. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Loano via SAVONA, Stazione FS Piazza Aldo Moro and Albenga Ospedale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Loano?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Loano. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Loano via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

How far is it from Basel to Loano?

The distance between Basel and Loano is 538 km. The road distance is 534 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Loano without a car is to train via Genoa which takes 9h 2m and costs €60 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Basel to Loano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Loano bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Loano train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Loano?

The best way to get from Basel to Loano is to train via Genoa which takes 9h 2m and costs €60 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €95 and takes 9h 49m.

Where does the Basel to Loano bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Loano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Loano?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Loano is 534 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Basel to Loano.

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

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Where can I stay near Loano?

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Basel to Loano - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Loano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 Genoa
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Ec
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
4. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Loanotrain Re
9h 2m
€61–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Savonabus N508
2. Take the bus from SAVONA, Stazione FS Piazza Aldo Moro to Albenga Ospedalebus 70
9h 49m
€37–91
Drive 534 km
1. Drive from Basel to Loanocar 534 km
5h 31m
€93–134
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane SXB - NCE
3. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
4. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Loanotrain
7h 34m
€82–210
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Gallaratetrain S30
3. Take the train from Gallarate to Loanotrain
9h 33m
€62–178
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel to Como Grandatebus
2. Take the train from Saronno to Loanotrain Re 13
13h 54m
€45–62
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ZRH - NCE
3. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
4. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Loanotrain
8h 23m
€115–276
Fly Basel to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
3. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Loanotrain
7h 13m
€58–201
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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 Genova P.Za Principetrain
5. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Loanotrain
8h 43m
€112–295

Basel to Loano by train

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9h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 537.7 km
Duration: 9h 2m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Loano via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Genova P.Za Principe in around 9h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Loano via Savona, SAVONA, Stazione FS Piazza Aldo Moro, and Albenga Ospedale in around 9h 49m.

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