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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Vira is to bus which costs SFr 29 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Vira is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.

How far is it from Basel to Vira?

The distance between Basel and Vira is 247 km. The road distance is 251.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Vira without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 3h 40m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Basel to Vira, including transfers.

Train or bus from Basel to Vira?

The best way to get from Basel to Vira is to train via Bellinzona which takes 3h 40m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 29 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 58m.

Can I drive from Basel to Vira?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Vira is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Basel to Vira.

Where can I stay near Vira?

There are 6297+ hotels available in Vira.

Basel to Vira - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Vira by train, bus, or car

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 Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ic21 / ...
3h 40m
CHF 20–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Castione-Arbedobus Senise
5h 58m
CHF 29–40
Drive 251.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Viracar 251.3 km
2h 46m
CHF 40–57
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Cadenazzotrain Ir26
4h 50m

Basel to Vira by train and bus

130Weekly Services

3h 40mAverage Duration

CHF 20Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 246.8 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Vira, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Bellinzona every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 50–90 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Autolinee Ventre operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Castione-Arbedo twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 17 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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