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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Vernazza is to bus and train which costs €45 - €70 and takes 15h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Vernazza is to drive which takes 6h 23m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Vernazza?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Vernazza. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Vernazza via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Monterosso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

How far is it from Basel to Vernazza?

The distance between Basel and Vernazza is 541 km. The road distance is 571.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Vernazza without a car is to train via Milan which takes 9h 8m and costs €60 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Basel to Vernazza, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Vernazza train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Vernazza?

The best way to get from Basel to Vernazza is to train via Milan which takes 9h 8m and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €100 and takes 11h 14m.

Where does the Basel to Vernazza train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Vernazza?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Vernazza is 572 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Basel to Vernazza.

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

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Where can I stay near Vernazza?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Vernazza by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 via Milan
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Ec
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Monterossotrain Ic
9h 8m
€61–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N524 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to La Speziabus 1500 / ...
11h 14m
€33–100
Drive 571.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Vernazzacar 571.6 km
6h 23m
€99–143
Train, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centraletrain
8h 44m
€127–396
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Sestri Levantetrain Ec
10h 42m
€123–292
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel to Chiassobus
2. Take the train from Como Camerlata to Levantotrain Re 13
15h 37m
€49–69
Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
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 Monterossotrain
8h 49m
€112–288
Train, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain
5. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centraletrain
9h 30m
€141–408

Basel to Vernazza by train

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9h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 541.3 km
Duration: 9h 8m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Vernazza via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Monterosso in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Vernazza via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, La Spezia - Instituto Cardarelli, La Spezia - Stazione FS, and La Spezia Centrale in around 11h 14m.

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