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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Varese is to bus which costs €22 - €80 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Varese is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Varese?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Varese. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Varese - Stazione FNM via Como San Giovanni Stazione FS and Como - Stazione FNM. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Varese?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Varese. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Varese via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Basel to Varese?

The distance between Basel and Varese is 288 km. The road distance is 290 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Varese without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €23 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Basel to Varese, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Varese bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Varese train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Varese?

The best way to get from Basel to Varese is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €23 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €80 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Basel to Varese bus arrive?

Basel to Varese bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Como station.

Where does the Basel to Varese train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Varese?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Varese is 290 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Basel to Varese.

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

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Where can I stay near Varese?

There are 5146+ hotels available in Varese.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Varese 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 Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Varesetrain Trenord
4h 20m
€23–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Comobus 1524
2. Take the bus from Como - Stazione FNM to Varese - Stazione FNMbus C77
6h 41m
€22–78
Drive 290 km
1. Drive from Basel to Varesecar 290 km
3h 23m
€51–73
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 Varesetrain
4h 34m
€110–270
Train via Bellinzona
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Castione-Arbedotrain Ir26
2. Take the train from Castione to Varesetrain Trenord
5h 51m
Fly Basel to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BSL - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
6h 33m
€83–224
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 Milano Cadorna to Varese Nordtrain
7h 19m
€109–295

Basel to Varese by train

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4h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 288 km
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Varese via Lugano in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Varese - Stazione FNM via Como San Giovanni Stazione FS, Como Lungo Lario Trieste, and Como - Stazione FNM in around 6h 41m.

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