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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Recco is to train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Recco is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Recco?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Recco. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Recco via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Basel to Recco?

The distance between Basel and Recco is 487 km. The road distance is 494.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Recco without a car is to train via Milan which takes 8h 5m and costs €55 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Basel to Recco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Recco train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Recco?

The best way to get from Basel to Recco is to train via Milan which takes 8h 5m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus via Brignole Fs/, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 8h 12m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €220 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Basel to Recco train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Recco?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Recco is 494 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Basel to Recco.

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

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Where can I stay near Recco?

There are 4698+ hotels available in Recco.

Basel to Recco - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Recco by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Milan
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 Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
8h 5m
€56–115
Train
cheapest
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 Reccotrain
9h 6m
€34–44
Bus via Brignole Fs/
1. Take the bus from Basel to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 12m
€43–59
Drive 494.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Reccocar 494.2 km
5h 15m
€87–125
Fly Basel to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane BSL - GOA
7h 5m
€71–220
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Genoabus FlixBus N506
9h 49m
€40–68
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 Novara to Reccotrain
7h 59m
€134–315

Basel to Recco by train

76Weekly Trains

8h 5mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 487.5 km
Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Recco via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Genova P.Za Principe in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost €35–50 and the journey takes 7h.

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