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

The cheapest way to get from Capolago to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 27 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Capolago to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct train between Capolago and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Capolago to Basel. However, there are services departing from Capolago-Riva S. Vitale and arriving at Basel SBB via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Capolago to Basel?

The distance between Capolago and Basel is 266 km. The road distance is 275.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Capolago to Basel without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs SFr 17 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Capolago to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Capolago to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Capolago to Basel?

The best way to get from Capolago to Basel is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs SFr 17 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Capolago to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Capolago to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Capolago to Basel is 276 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Capolago to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 558+ hotels available in Basel.

Capolago to Basel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Capolago to Basel 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
best
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
3h 53m
CHF 18–244
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airportbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 33m
CHF 27–55
Drive 275.9 km
1. Drive from Capolago to Baselcar 275.9 km
2h 55m
CHF 44–64
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Capolago-Riva S.Vitale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
4h 53m
CHF 100–275
Train via Biasca
1. Take the train from Capolago-Riva S.Vitale to Biascatrain S10 / ...
2. Take the train from Biasca to Basel SBBtrain Ir26
5h 40m
CHF 70–106

Capolago to Basel by train

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3h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 266.4 km
Duration: 3h 53m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Bellinzona to Basel SBB every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 70–210 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lugano to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 19–35 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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