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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Savona is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Savona is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Savona?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Savona. Services depart three times a week, and operate Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Savona?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Savona. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Savona via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Basel to Savona?

The distance between Basel and Savona is 522 km. The road distance is 502.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Savona without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 46m and costs €40 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Basel to Savona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Savona bus from?

Basel to Savona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Savona train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Savona?

The best way to get from Basel to Savona is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €70 - €220 and takes 6h 49m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Basel to Savona bus arrive?

Basel to Savona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Savona station.

Where does the Basel to Savona train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Savona?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Savona is 503 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Basel to Savona.

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

Book your Basel to Savona train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Savona?

Book your Basel to Savona bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Savona?

There are 2162+ hotels available in Savona.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Savona by bus, train, train (Trenitalia), 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Basel to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Savonatrain Ic
7h 46m
€40–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Savonabus FlixBus N508
7h 50m
€30–60
Train
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 Savonatrain Ic
8h 12m
€55–115
Drive 502.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Savonacar 502.6 km
5h 10m
€88–128
Fly Basel to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane BSL - GOA
6h 49m
€72–220
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 Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Bovisa Politecnicotrain
4. Take the train from Milano Bovisa Politecnico to Savonatrain
7h 53m
€125–295
Fly Basel to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
3. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Savonatrain
7h 10m
€52–213

Basel to Savona by bus and train

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7h 46mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 521.6 km
Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Savona via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and four other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) 6 times a week.

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