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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Varazze is to bus which costs €35 - €95 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Varazze is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Varazze?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Varazze. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Varazze via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Basel to Varazze?

The distance between Basel and Varazze is 499 km. The road distance is 491.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Varazze without a car is to train which takes 8h and costs €55 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Basel to Varazze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Varazze train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Varazze?

The best way to get from Basel to Varazze is to train which takes 8h and costs €55 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €95 and takes 8h 23m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €230 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Basel to Varazze train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Varazze?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Varazze is 491 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Basel to Varazze.

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

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Where can I stay near Varazze?

There are 1195+ hotels available in Varazze.

Basel to Varazze - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Varazze by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.

Train
best
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 Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
8h
€58–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Savonabus N508
8h 23m
€37–90
Drive 491.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Varazzecar 491.5 km
5h 2m
€84–122
Fly Basel to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane BSL - GOA
6h 31m
€83–229
Train via Gallarate
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Gallaratetrain S30
3. Take the train from Gallarate to Varazzetrain
8h 43m
€66–177
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel to Como Grandatebus
2. Take the train from Saronno to Varazzetrain Re 13
13h 11m
€43–59
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 Genova P.Za Principetrain
7h 43m
€109–292
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
8h 19m
€64–217

Basel to Varazze by train

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Distance: 498.9 km
Duration: 8h

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Varazze via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Genova P.Za Principe in around 8h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Savona 3 times a week. Tickets cost €35–90 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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