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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Magenta is to bus via Lampugnano which costs €26 - €45 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Magenta is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Magenta?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Magenta. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Magenta via Bellinzona, Varese and Rho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Basel to Magenta?

The distance between Basel and Magenta is 356 km. The road distance is 337.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Magenta without a car is to bus via Lampugnano which takes 5h 28m and costs €26 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Basel to Magenta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Magenta train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Magenta?

The best way to get from Basel to Magenta is to bus via Lampugnano which takes 5h 28m and costs €26 - €45. Alternatively, you can train via Varese, which costs €26 - €250 and takes 6h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €340 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Basel to Magenta train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Magenta?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Magenta is 338 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Basel to Magenta.

Where can I stay near Magenta?

There are 10078+ hotels available in Magenta.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Magenta by bus, train, 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.

Bus via Lampugnano
best
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus FlixBus N487 / ...
5h 28m
€27–44
Train via Varese
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Varesetrain S50
3. Take the train from Varese to Rhotrain S5
6h 5m
€26–250
Drive 337.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Magentacar 337.8 km
3h 48m
€59–85
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
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 56m
€111–328
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
6h 6m
€51–349
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Aresebus
10h
€35–50
Fly Basel to Milan Linate Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BSL - LIN
6h 39m
€127–331
Fly Basel to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BSL - MXP
7h 17m
€69–249

Basel to Magenta by bus and subway

54Weekly Services

5h 28mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 356.5 km
Duration: 5h 28m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Milan every 4 hours. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Magenta via Bellinzona, Varese, and Rho in around 6h 5m.

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