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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Recco is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 9h 10m.

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 14m 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 7h 42m.

How far is it from Basel to Recco?

The distance between Basel and Recco is 488 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 7h 42m and costs €50 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m 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 7h 42m and costs €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 9h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €240 and takes 7h 4m.

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 14m 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 4744+ 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 LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za PrincipeIc
7h 42m
€50–163
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoIc21 / ...
2. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to ReccoRe 13
8h 52m
€34–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus StationN474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to GenoaN177
9h 10m
€46–92
Drive 494.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Recco494.2 km
5h 14m
€86–124
Fly Basel to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)BSL - GOA
7h 4m
€81–240
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Genova Brignole
12h 59m
€81–131
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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 Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centrale
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
7h 45m
€120–296

Basel to Recco by train

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7h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 487.6 km
Duration: 7h 42m

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 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Recco via Zurich Bus Station, Genoa, Marittima/Principe Fs, Brignole Fs/, and Genova Brignole in around 9h 10m.

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