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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Basel is to drive which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Basel is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80.

How far is it from Locarno to Basel?

The distance between Locarno and Basel is 320 km. The road distance is 341.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Basel without a car is to train via Brig which takes 5h 55m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Locarno to Basel, including transfers.

Can I drive from Locarno to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Basel is 341 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Locarno to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1296+ hotels available in Basel.

Locarno to Basel - 4 ways to travel via train, car, line 1 bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Basel by train (Trenitalia), car, bus, 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 Brig
best
1. Take the train from Orta-Miasino to Domodossolatrain Re
2. Take the train from Brig to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
5h 55m
CHF 87–293
Drive 341.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Locarno to Baselcar 341.2 km
4h 30m
CHF 55–79
Line 1 bus, train, fly
1. Take the bus from Varallo - Roccapietra - Posta Via Varalli, 39 to Romagnano Sesia - Via Mazzini 8bus
2. Take the bus from Romagnano Sesia - Stazione Ferroviaria to Novara - Piazza Garibaldi Lato Dogana - Stazione Rfibus
3. Take the train from Novara Nord to Busto Arsizio Nordtrain
4. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 11m
CHF 106–298
Train
1. Take the train from Arona to Domodossolatrain Re 4 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Basel SBBtrain Ec
7h 27m
CHF 85–248

Locarno to Basel by bus, foot, and train

4Weekly Services

7h 27mAverage Duration

CHF 85Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Locarno to Basel.

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Distance: 320.3 km
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Locarno, Italy and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a vehicle from Locarno to Basel SBB via Orta-Miasino, Domodossola, and Brig in around 5h 55m.

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