There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Loano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train
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- Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Loanotrain Re
9h 2m€69–396Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Savonabus FlixBus N508
9h 34m€45–74Drive 533.9 km
- Drive from Basel to Loanocar 533.9 km
5h 32m€95–137Fly from Basel, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Loanotrain
7h 5m€65–220Train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Busto Arsiziotrain S50
- Take the train from Busto Arsizio to Loanotrain
9h 41m€53–290Bus, train
- Take the bus from Basel to Como Grandatebus
- Take the train from Saronno to Loanotrain Re13
13h 52m€45–62Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane SXB - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Loanotrain
7h 23m€74–311Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ZRH - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Loanotrain
8h 9m€141–388
Basel to Loano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Loano is to bus and train which costs €45 - €65 and takes 13h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Loano is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs €90 - €140.
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 Borghetto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
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.
The distance between Basel and Loano is 537 km. The road distance is 533.9 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Loano without a car is to train via Genoa which takes 9h 2m and costs €65 - €400.
It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Basel to Loano, including transfers.
Basel to Loano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Loano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
The best way to get from Basel to Loano is to train via Genoa which takes 9h 2m and costs €65 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 34m.
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, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Savona 3 times a week. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Basel to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–160
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–250
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €90–270
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–240
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Basel SBB to Savona
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Basel to Loano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Savona station.
Basel to Loano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Loano is 534 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Basel to Loano.
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