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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Manarola is to bus which costs €29 - €85 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Manarola is to drive which takes 6h 8m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Manarola?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Manarola. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Riomaggiore via Lugano, Milano Centrale and La Spezia Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

How far is it from Basel to Manarola?

The distance between Basel and Manarola is 595 km. The road distance is 573.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Manarola without a car is to bus which takes 10h 5m and costs €29 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from Basel to Manarola, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Manarola train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Manarola?

The best way to get from Basel to Manarola is to bus which takes 10h 5m and costs €29 - €85. Alternatively, you can train via Milan, which costs €40 - €190 and takes 10h 27m.

Where does the Basel to Manarola train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Manarola?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Manarola is 573 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Basel to Manarola.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Manarola?

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Where can I stay near Manarola?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Manarola by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, train, 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
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1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoN487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to La Spezia1500 / ...
10h 5m
€29–81
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to La Spezia CentraleIc
10h 27m
€44–187
Drive 573.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Manarola573.1 km
6h 8m
€101–145
Train, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)ZRH - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Riomaggiore
8h 21m
€134–367
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to BellinzonaIc21 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Sestri LevanteEc
10h 49m
€121–294
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel to Chiasso
2. Take the train from Como Camerlata to LevantoRe 13
15h 45m
€48–68
Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Milano Bovisa Politecnico to Pavia
4. Take the train from Pavia to La Spezia Centrale
9h 25m
€110–319
Train, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Riomaggiore
8h 55m
€135–414

Basel to Manarola by bus and train

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10h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 595.1 km
Duration: 10h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Basel SBB to Riomaggiore via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, La Spezia - Instituto Cardarelli, La Spezia - Stazione FS, and La Spezia Centrale in around 10h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Riomaggiore via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and La Spezia Centrale in around 10h 27m.

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