What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Sils Maria?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Sils Maria is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 8h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Sils Maria?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Sils Maria is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Sils Maria?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Sils Maria. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Sils/Segl Maria, Posta via Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo and Lugano, Stazione Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Basel to Sils Maria?

The distance between Basel and Sils Maria is 297 km. The road distance is 278.5 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Sils Maria without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Sils Maria without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 150.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Sils Maria?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Basel to Sils Maria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Sils Maria bus from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Sils Maria?

The best way to get from Basel to Sils Maria is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Basel to Sils Maria bus arrive?

Basel to Sils Maria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Sils Maria?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Sils Maria is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Basel to Sils Maria.

Where can I stay near Sils Maria?

There are 1377+ hotels available in Sils Maria.

Basel to Sils Maria - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Sils Maria by train, bus, or car

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 ChurIc3 / ...
2. Take the train from Chur to St. MoritzIr38 / ...
5h 26m
CHF 52–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to LuganoN474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lugano, Stazione Nord to Sils/Segl Maria, Posta631
8h 29m
CHF 34–47
Drive 278.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Sils Maria278.5 km
3h 22m
CHF 46–66
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to ChurIc3 / ...
3. Take the train from Chur to St. MoritzGex / ...
6h 34m
CHF 85–151

Basel to Sils Maria by train, bus, and foot

70Weekly Services

5h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 296.5 km
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Sils Maria, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Sils Maria via Chur, St. Moritz, St. Moritz, Bahnhof, and Sils/Segl Maria, Seglias in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Sils Maria via Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo, Lugano, Stazione, Lugano, Stazione Nord, and Sils/Segl Maria, Posta in around 8h 29m.

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