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Basel to Cinque Terre trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Cinque Terre takes 12h 26m and the fastest train takes 9h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Cinque Terre. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 26m
Duration
544 km
Distance
€156
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
  2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
  3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Monterossotrain train Ic
8h 44m
€71–417

Basel to Cinque Terre train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Cinque Terre. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Cinque Terre at 3:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 12h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Basel to Cinque Terre.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 544 km
  • Duration: 12h 26m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Cinque Terre, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Corniglia via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Monterosso in around 8h 44m.

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