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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Porlezza is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Porlezza is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Porlezza?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Porlezza. However, there are services departing from Basel and arriving at Porlezza Piazza Matteotti via Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo and Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Basel to Porlezza?

The distance between Basel and Porlezza is 271 km. The road distance is 278.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Porlezza without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €23 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Basel to Porlezza, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Porlezza bus from?

Basel to Porlezza bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel station.

Train or bus from Basel to Porlezza?

The best way to get from Basel to Porlezza is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €23 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Basel to Porlezza bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Porlezza?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Porlezza is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Basel to Porlezza.

Where can I stay near Porlezza?

There are 5441+ hotels available in Porlezza.

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

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

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 / ...
4h 40m
€23–263
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 48m
€23–38
Drive 278.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Porlezzacar 278.5 km
3h 6m
€49–71
Train via Biasca
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biascatrain Ir26
2. Take the train from Biasca to Luganotrain S10 / ...
6h 20m
€81–117

Basel to Porlezza by train, foot, and bus

47Weekly Services

4h 40mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 271.3 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Lugano every 3 hours. Tickets cost €90–260 and the journey takes 2h 54m. SBB GmbH also services this route once daily. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel to Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost €16–30 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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