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

The cheapest way to get from Portofino to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 100 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portofino to Basel is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120.

How far is it from Portofino to Basel?

The distance between Portofino and Basel is 497 km. The road distance is 502.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Portofino to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Portofino to Basel, including transfers.

Train or bus from Portofino to Basel?

The best way to get from Portofino to Basel is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 100 and takes 8h 55m.

Can I drive from Portofino to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Portofino to Basel is 503 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Portofino to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1281+ hotels available in Basel.

Portofino to Basel - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Portofino 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 S.Margherita L.-Port to Bellinzonatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
8h 8m
CHF 102–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rapallo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 1514
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Basel SBBbus N487 / ...
8h 55m
CHF 70–100
Drive 502.8 km
1. Drive from Portofino to Baselcar 502.8 km
5h 20m
CHF 79–114
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Rapallo to Firenze Campo Martetrain
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 12m
CHF 158–406
Train via Arth
1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
3. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBtrain Ec
8h 59m
CHF 83–236
Train via Como
1. Take the train from S.Margherita Ligure Portofino to Como Camerlatatrain
2. Take the train from Como Camerlata to Biascatrain S10
3. Take the train from Biasca to Basel SBBtrain
10h 23m
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
9h 1m
CHF 131–339

Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

37Weekly Planes

2h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 68Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portofino to Basel.

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Distance: 496.8 km
Duration: 8h 8m

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

You can take a vehicle from Portofino to Basel SBB via S.Margherita L.-Port and Bellinzona in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portofino to Basel SBB via Rapallo and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 8h 55m.

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