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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Rovio is to bus which costs SFr 20 - SFr 45 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Rovio is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Rovio?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Rovio. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Maroggia-Melano via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Basel to Rovio?

The distance between Basel and Rovio is 263 km. The road distance is 276.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Rovio without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Basel to Rovio, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rovio train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Rovio?

The best way to get from Basel to Rovio is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 45 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Basel to Rovio train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Rovio?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Rovio is 276 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Basel to Rovio.

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

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Where can I stay near Rovio?

There are 3087+ hotels available in Rovio.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Rovio 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 / ...
3h 12m
CHF 20–242
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 19m
CHF 20–41
Drive 276.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Roviocar 276.5 km
2h 57m
CHF 45–65
Train, fly
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 Maroggia-Melanotrain
5h 26m
CHF 101–278

Basel to Rovio by train

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3h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 262.8 km
Duration: 3h 12m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Lugano every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 80–240 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 CHF 15–29 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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