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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Sondrio is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Sondrio is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Sondrio?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Sondrio. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Sondrio via Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo, Lugano, Stazione Nord and Chiavenna FS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Sondrio?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Sondrio. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Sondrio via Lugano and Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Basel to Sondrio?

The distance between Basel and Sondrio is 432 km. The road distance is 349.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Sondrio without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €30 - €290.

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

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Sondrio bus from?

Basel to Sondrio bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Sondrio train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Sondrio?

The best way to get from Basel to Sondrio is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €30 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 10h.

Where does the Basel to Sondrio bus arrive?

Basel to Sondrio bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lugano station.

Where does the Basel to Sondrio train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Sondrio?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Sondrio is 349 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Basel to Sondrio.

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

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Where can I stay near Sondrio?

There are 1022+ hotels available in Sondrio.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Sondrio 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 Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain S11
3. Take the train from Monza to Sondriotrain Re8 / ...
7h 7m
€31–281
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luganobus
2. Take the bus from Lugano, Stazione Nord to Chiavenna, Stazionebus 631
3. Take the bus from Chiavenna FS to Sondriobus A1
10h
€34–55
Drive 349.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Sondriocar 349.4 km
4h 29m
€62–89
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 Sondriotrain
7h 17m
€119–321
Train via Chur
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Churtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Chur to St. Moritztrain Gex / ...
3. Take the train from St. Moritz to Tiranotrain R19 / ...
9h 40m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel to Como Grandatebus
2. Take the train from Lecco to Sondriotrain Re8 / ...
12h 46m
€44–60
Fly Basel to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BSL - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Sondriotrain
8h 39m
€132–388

Basel to Sondrio by train

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Distance: 432.5 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Sondrio via Lugano and Monza in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Sondrio via Lugano, Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo, Lugano, Stazione, Lugano, Stazione Nord, and Chiavenna FS in around 10h.

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