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

The cheapest way to get from Varese to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 20 - SFr 35 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Varese to Basel is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct bus between Varese and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Varese to Basel. However, there are services departing from Varese and arriving at Basel SBB via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Varese and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Varese to Basel. However, there are services departing from Varese and arriving at Basel SBB via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Varese to Basel?

The distance between Varese and Basel is 288 km. The road distance is 290.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Varese to Basel without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs SFr 20 - SFr 100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Varese to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varese to Basel bus from?

Varese to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milan station.

Where do I catch the Varese to Basel train from?

Varese to Basel train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varese station.

Train or bus from Varese to Basel?

The best way to get from Varese to Basel is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs SFr 20 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 35 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Varese to Basel bus arrive?

Varese to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Varese to Basel train arrive?

Varese to Basel train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Bellinzona station.

Can I drive from Varese to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Varese to Basel is 290 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Varese to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Varese 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 Varese to Bellinzonatrain S50
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
4h 24m
CHF 21–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milan to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N474
7h 19m
CHF 20–35
Drive 290.4 km
1. Drive from Varese to Baselcar 290.4 km
3h 23m
CHF 46–66
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Basel (BSL)plane MXP - BSL
6h 4m
CHF 67–198
Train via Bellinzona
1. Take the train from Varese to Castionetrain S50
2. Take the train from Castione-Arbedo to Basel SBBtrain Ir26
6h 10m
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Varese 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
5h 19m
CHF 97–242
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Varese to Milano Dateotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Basel (BSL)plane LIN - BSL
6h 46m
CHF 109–262

Varese to Basel by train

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Distance: 287.9 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Varese to Basel SBB via Bellinzona in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milan to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 20–35 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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