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 €35 - €85 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 531 km. The road distance is 502.7 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 which takes 7h 50m and costs €35 - €85.

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

The bus from Basel SBB to Savona takes 7h 50m including transfers and departs three times a week.

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 bus which takes 7h 50m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €190 and takes 8h 12m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €230 and takes 6h 40m.

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 2050+ hotels available in Savona.

Basel to Savona - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Savona by bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Savonabus N508
7h 50m
€35–85
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Ec
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Savonatrain Ic
8h 12m
€59–187
Drive 502.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Savonacar 502.7 km
5h 10m
€88–126
Fly Basel to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane BSL - GOA
6h 40m
€83–230
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 Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Savonatrain
7h 54m
€110–280

Basel to Savona by bus

3Weekly Buses

7h 50mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 531.4 km
Duration: 7h 50m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Savona 3 times a week. Tickets cost €35–85 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Savona via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 8h 12m.

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