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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Maggia is to bus which costs SFr 26 - SFr 75 and takes 5h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Maggia is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

How far is it from Basel to Maggia?

The distance between Basel and Maggia is 264 km. The road distance is 269.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Maggia without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 4h 3m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Basel to Maggia, including transfers.

Train or bus from Basel to Maggia?

The best way to get from Basel to Maggia is to train via Bellinzona which takes 4h 3m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 75 and takes 5h 37m.

Can I drive from Basel to Maggia?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Maggia is 270 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Basel to Maggia.

Where can I stay near Maggia?

There are 1783+ hotels available in Maggia.

Basel to Maggia - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Maggia by train, bus, or car

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 Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ic21 / ...
4h 3m
CHF 28–238
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 37m
CHF 26–72
Drive 269.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Maggiacar 269.8 km
3h 6m
CHF 43–62
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain Ir26
5h 11m
CHF 82–118

Basel to Maggia by train and bus

130Weekly Services

4h 3mAverage Duration

CHF 28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 263.8 km
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Maggia, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Bellinzona every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 70–220 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel to Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 15–28 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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