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

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

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 - Stazione FNM and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof via Como Grandate and Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

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 Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

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 40m and costs SFr 21 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m 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 Como Grandate 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 40m and costs SFr 21 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Varese to Basel bus arrive?

Varese to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Varese to Basel train arrive?

Varese to Basel train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Lugano 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?

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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
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1. Take the train from Varese to Luganotrain S50 / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
4h 40m
CHF 21–244
Bus
1. Take the bus from Como Grandate to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 024
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 34m
Drive 290.4 km
1. Drive from Varese to Baselcar 290.4 km
3h 23m
CHF 46–67
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
4h 13m
CHF 101–313
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
CHF 75–116
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
CHF 62–232
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
7h 1m
CHF 119–302

Varese to Basel by train

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4h 40mAverage Duration

CHF 21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 287.9 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Varese to Basel SBB via Lugano in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Basel, Bahnhof via Como Grandate and Zürich Bus Station in around 7h 34m.

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