There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Arona 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- Take the train from Basel SBB to Domodossolatrain Ec
- Take the train from Domodossola to Aronatrain Re
4h 49m€81–118Train via Spiez
cheapest- Take the train from Basel SBB to Spieztrain Ic6 / ...
- Take the train from Spiez to Domodossolatrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Domodossola to Aronatrain Re
5h 48m€35–97Bus
- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus FlixBus N474
7h 5m€37–54Drive 320.4 km
- Drive from Basel to Aronacar 320.4 km
3h 54m€58–84Train to Zurich Airport, fly
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
5h 7m€105–249Fly from Basel
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BSL - MXP
7h 18m€73–264
Basel to Arona by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Arona is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Arona is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Arona. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Arona - Stazione Ferroviaria via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Arona. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Arona via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Basel and Arona is 297 km. The road distance is 320.4 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Arona without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €80 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Basel to Arona, including transfers.
Basel to Arona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Arona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
The best way to get from Basel to Arona is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €80 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €270 and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Arona, Italy?
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Arona via Domodossola in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Milan once daily. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 5h 35m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–350
Train from Basel SBB to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Spiez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Spiez to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Basel SBB to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Want to know more about travelling around Italy
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Basel to Arona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Basel to Arona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Arona is 320 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Basel to Arona.
Book your Basel to Arona train tickets online with Omio.
There are 3447+ hotels available in Arona.