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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Malcesine is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 10h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Malcesine is to drive which takes 5h 53m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Malcesine?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Malcesine. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Malcesine via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Peschiera del Garda and Garda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

How far is it from Basel to Malcesine?

The distance between Basel and Malcesine is 563 km. The road distance is 483.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Malcesine without a car is to train and taxi which takes 9h 5m and costs €120 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Basel to Malcesine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Malcesine bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Malcesine?

The best way to get from Basel to Malcesine is to bus which takes 10h 13m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €100 - €300 and takes 9h 15m, you could also train, which costs €110 - €380 and takes 10h 42m.

Where does the Basel to Malcesine bus arrive?

Basel to Malcesine bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Can I drive from Basel to Malcesine?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Malcesine is 483 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Basel to Malcesine.

Where can I stay near Malcesine?

There are 4483+ hotels available in Malcesine.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Malcesine by train, taxi, bus, car, plane, train (Trenitalia), or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
4. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Aviotrain Re
5. Take the taxi from Avio to Malcesinetaxi
9h 5m
€121–439
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus FlixBus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Peschiera del Gardabus N456 / ...
10h 13m
€36–63
Drive 483.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Malcesinecar 483.2 km
5h 53m
€83–120
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane BSL - VRN
9h 15m
€100–291
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
3. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Peschiera Del Gardatrain Ec
10h 42m
€110–378
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmionetrain
4. Take the ferry from Desenzano del Garda to Malcesineferry 8
12h 15m
€43–281
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Basel to Como Grandatebus
2. Take the train from Milano Lambrate to Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmionetrain R7
3. Take the ferry from Desenzano del Garda to Malcesineferry 8
17h 42m
€53–75
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane ZRH - VRN
10h 50m
€145–424

Basel to Malcesine by train, foot, and ferry

8Weekly Services

12h 15mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Malcesine.

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Distance: 563.4 km
Duration: 9h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Basel SBB to Malcesine via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Peschiera del Garda, and Garda in around 10h 13m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and three other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) once daily.

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