The average bus between Canton Ticino and Basel takes 4h 16m and the fastest bus takes 4h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Canton Ticino to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Canton Ticino and Basel. The earliest departure is at 4:26 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Canton Ticino is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Canton Ticino to Basel. However, there are services departing from Canton Ticino station and arriving at Basel station via Basel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Canton Ticino to Basel bus services, operated by Trasporti Pubblici Luganesi, depart from Lugano station.
Canton Ticino to Basel bus services, operated by Trasporti Pubblici Luganesi, arrive at Basel station.
The distance between Canton Ticino and Basel is 162.8 km. The road distance is 289 km.
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lugano to Basel twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 24–45 and the journey takes 3h 50m.