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 €45 - €70 and takes 10h 15m.

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 Verona Stazione FS - B3 and Garda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

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 8h 58m and costs €110 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 58m 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 or bus from Basel to Malcesine?

The best way to get from Basel to Malcesine is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €200 and takes 9h 18m.

Where does the Basel to Malcesine bus arrive?

Basel to Malcesine bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Verona 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 4036+ 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, or train (Trenitalia)

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 Fr
4. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Aviotrain Re
5. Take the taxi from Avio to Malcesinetaxi
8h 58m
€115–304
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Veronabus FlixBus N401
2. Take the bus from Verona Stazione FS - B3 to Gardabus 164 / ...
10h 15m
€49–67
Drive 483.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Malcesinecar 483.2 km
5h 53m
€83–120
Fly Basel to Verona Villafranca Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane BSL - VRN
2. Take the bus from Verona Stazione FS - B3 to Gardabus
9h 16m
€91–260
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Como S. Giovannitrain S10 / ...
3. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Peschiera Del Gardatrain Ec
9h 18m
€66–194
Train via Arth
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
9h 56m
€106–235
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
4. Take the bus from Verona Stazione FS - B3 to Gardabus
9h 1m
€123–365
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Peschiera Del Gardatrain
8h 53m
€114–331

Basel to Malcesine by bus

7Weekly Buses

10h 15mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Malcesine.

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Distance: 563.4 km
Duration: 8h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Basel SBB to Malcesine via Verona, Verona Stazione FS - B3, and Garda in around 10h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Malcesine via Bellinzona, Como S. Giovanni, Como S.Giovanni, Peschiera Del Garda, Peschiera - Bivio Stazione, and Garda in around 9h 18m.

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