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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Vernazza is to bus which costs €30 - €95 and takes 11h 15m.

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 21m 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 8h 49m.

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 8h 49m and costs €40 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 49m 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 8h 49m and costs €40 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €95 and takes 11h 15m.

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 21m 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to MonterossoIc
8h 49m
€42–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoN524 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to La Spezia1500 / ...
11h 15m
€31–94
Drive 571.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Vernazza571.6 km
6h 21m
€99–142
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)ZRH - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Vernazza
8h 32m
€125–330
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to BellinzonaIc21 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Sestri LevanteEc
10h 43m
€121–292
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel to Chiasso
2. Take the train from Como Camerlata to LevantoRe 13
15h 37m
€49–68
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Milano Bovisa Politecnico to Pavia
4. Take the train from Pavia to Monterosso
9h 7m
€116–304
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Vernazza
9h 6m
€136–367
Fly Basel to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)BSL - NCE
2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimiglia
3. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Monterosso
10h
€75–226

Basel to Vernazza by train

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8h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 541.2 km
Duration: 8h 49m

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 8h 49m. 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 15m.

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