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

The cheapest way to get from Contone to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 27 - SFr 55 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Contone to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct train between Contone and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cadenazzo and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Contone to Basel?

The distance between Contone and Basel is 237 km. The road distance is 244.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Contone to Basel without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 3h 27m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Contone to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Contone to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Contone to Basel?

The best way to get from Contone to Basel is to train via Bellinzona which takes 3h 27m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 55 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Contone to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Contone to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Contone to Basel is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Contone to Basel.

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

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

There are 4 ways to get from Contone to Basel by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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Train via Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBIc21 / ...
3h 27m
CHF 19–101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)N474 / ...
5h 26m
CHF 28–52
Drive 244.7 km
1. Drive from Contone to Basel244.7 km
2h 38m
CHF 40–58
Train
1. Take the train from Cadenazzo to Basel SBBIr26
4h 10m

Contone to Basel by train

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3h 27mAverage Duration

CHF 19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 237 km
Duration: 3h 27m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Bellinzona to Basel SBB every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 50–90 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lugano to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 22–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Two other operators also service this route.

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