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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Morcote is to bus which costs SFr 26 - SFr 50 and takes 5h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Morcote is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Morcote?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Morcote. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Morcote, Piazza Grande via Lugano, Gerra and Lugano, Centro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Morcote?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Morcote. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Melide via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Basel to Morcote?

The distance between Basel and Morcote is 263 km. The road distance is 273.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Morcote without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs SFr 21 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Basel to Morcote, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Morcote bus from?

Basel to Morcote bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Morcote train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Morcote?

The best way to get from Basel to Morcote is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs SFr 21 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 50 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Basel to Morcote bus arrive?

Basel to Morcote bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lugano station.

Where does the Basel to Morcote train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Morcote?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Morcote is 273 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Basel to Morcote.

Where can I stay near Morcote?

There are 5883+ hotels available in Morcote.

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

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

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1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
3h 55m
CHF 22–262
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 34m
CHF 26–49
Drive 273.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Morcotecar 273.5 km
2h 56m
CHF 45–65
Train via Bellinzona
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Castione-Arbedotrain Ir26
5h 25m
CHF 76–140

Basel to Morcote by train and bus

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Distance: 263.5 km
Duration: 3h 55m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Lugano every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 85–260 and the journey takes 2h 54m. SBB GmbH also services this route once daily. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 22–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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