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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Sorico is to bus which costs €15 - €24 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Sorico is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Sorico?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Sorico. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Sorico, piazza C. Battisti via Lugano, Stazione Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Sorico?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Sorico. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Colico via Lugano and Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Basel to Sorico?

The distance between Basel and Sorico is 306 km. The road distance is 314 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Sorico without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 14m and costs €25 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Basel to Sorico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Sorico bus from?

Basel to Sorico bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Sorico train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Sorico?

The best way to get from Basel to Sorico is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs €15 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €160 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Basel to Sorico bus arrive?

Basel to Sorico bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Lugano Stazione station.

Where does the Basel to Sorico train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Sorico?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Sorico is 314 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Basel to Sorico.

Where can I stay near Sorico?

There are 3651+ hotels available in Sorico.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Sorico by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lugano, Stazione Nord to Sorico, piazza C. Battistibus 631
5h 14m
€25–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Lugano Stazionebus
2. Take the bus from Lugano, Stazione Nord to Sorico, piazza C. Battistibus 631
5h 58m
€16–23
Drive 314 km
1. Drive from Basel to Soricocar 314 km
3h 50m
€56–81
Bus via Como
1. Take the bus from Basel to Comobus
2. Take the bus from Como San Giovanni to Menaggio Piazza Romabus C110
6h 2m
€86–116
Train
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 Colicotrain Re8 / ...
7h 23m
€32–151

Basel to Sorico by train and bus

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Distance: 305.9 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Sorico, Lombardy, Italy?

You can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Sorico, piazza C. Battisti via Lugano Stazione and Lugano, Stazione Nord in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Sorico via Lugano, Monza, Colico, and Colico in around 7h 23m.

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