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 - €75 and takes 10h 19m.

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 11m.

How far is it from Basel to Vernazza?

The distance between Basel and Vernazza is 541 km. The road distance is 571.5 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 11m and costs €60 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 9h 11m 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 11m and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 10h 19m.

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
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Monterossotrain Ic
9h 11m
€61–196
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus FlixBus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to La Speziabus 1500 / ...
10h 19m
€31–75
Drive 571.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Vernazzacar 571.5 km
6h 23m
€98–142
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
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 52m
€128–387
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Castione-Arbedotrain
2. Take the train from Castione to Como Camerlatatrain S10 / ...
3. Take the train from Como Camerlata to Levantotrain
12h 30m
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 Bovisa Politecnicotrain
4. Take the train from Milano Bovisa Politecnico to Paviatrain
5. Take the train from Pavia to Monterossotrain
9h 8m
€118–347
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
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 Firenze S.M.N.train
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain
5. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centraletrain
9h 28m
€125–435
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 Monterossotrain
10h 2m
€77–229

Basel to Vernazza by train

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9h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 541.1 km
Duration: 9h 11m

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 11m. 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 10h 19m.

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