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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Melzo is to bus via Milano Porta Venezia which costs €24 - €50 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Melzo is to drive which takes 4h and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Melzo?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Melzo. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Melzo via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Pioltello Limito. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Basel to Melzo?

The distance between Basel and Melzo is 348 km. The road distance is 346.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Melzo without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €28 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Basel to Melzo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Melzo train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Melzo?

The best way to get from Basel to Melzo is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €28 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus via Milano Porta Venezia, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 6h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €280 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Basel to Melzo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Melzo?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Melzo is 346 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Basel to Melzo.

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

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Where can I stay near Melzo?

There are 13040+ hotels available in Melzo.

Basel to Melzo - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Melzo by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re 80 / ...
5h 50m
€28–117
Bus via Milano Porta Venezia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N487 / ...
6h 30m
€24–46
Drive 346.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Melzocar 346.1 km
4h
€58–84
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 Porta Garibalditrain
5h 12m
€91–238
Train via Varese
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Varese to Melzotrain Trenord / ...
6h 27m
€27–118
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Aresebus
10h 26m
€36–52
Fly Basel to Milan Linate Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BSL - LIN
6h 10m
€101–279
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane ZRH - LIN
7h 31m
€113–323
Fly Basel to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BSL - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain
7h 12m
€69–194

Basel to Melzo by train

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5h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 348.3 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Melzo via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Pioltello Limito in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano every 3 hours. Tickets cost €20–40 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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