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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Locarno is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 8h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Locarno is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs €55 - €90.

How far is it from Basel to Locarno?

The distance between Basel and Locarno is 320 km. The road distance is 342.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €90 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Basel to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Locarno bus from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Locarno?

The best way to get from Basel to Locarno is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €90 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Basel to Locarno bus arrive?

Basel to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Locarno is 343 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Basel to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 1966+ hotels available in Locarno.

Basel to Locarno - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Quarona Via P.Rolandi Fr.187 via Milano - Autostazione Terminal Bus Di Lampugnano and Lenta Via Xxv Luglio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Locarno by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Brigtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Orta-Miasinotrain Re
6h 5m
€92–208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N524 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano - Autostazione Terminal Bus Di Lampugnano to Lenta - Municipiobus 903
8h 59m
€42–83
Drive 342.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Locarnocar 342.7 km
4h 28m
€60–86
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Domodossolatrain Ec / ...
2. Take the bus from Stresa - Scuole Elementari - Via A. Fogazzaro to Borgosesia - Liceo Milanaccio - Viale Varallo Direz. Quaronabus 9
6h 26m
€67–189
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Domodossolatrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Stresa - Scuole Elementari - Via A. Fogazzaro to Borgosesia - Liceo Milanaccio - Viale Varallo Direz. Quaronabus 9
6h 26m
€67–189

Basel to Locarno by bus

8Weekly Buses

8h 59mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Locarno.

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Distance: 319.6 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Locarno via Brig, Domodossola, and Orta-Miasino in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Quarona Via P.Rolandi Fr.187 via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Milano - Autostazione Terminal Bus Di Lampugnano, and Lenta Via Xxv Luglio in around 8h 59m.

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