There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Caslano by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
3h 28mCHF 18–120Bus via Lugano, Centro
- Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Lugano Stazionebus
5h 22mCHF 52–68Drive 267.8 km
- Drive from Basel to Caslanocar 267.8 km
2h 54mCHF 52–74Bus
- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Luganobus N7487
5h 31mCHF 66–89
Basel to Caslano by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Caslano is to drive which costs SFr 50 - SFr 75 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Caslano is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Caslano. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Carabietta, Paese via Lugano, Centro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Caslano. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Caslano via Lugano FLP. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Basel and Caslano is 263 km. The road distance is 267.8 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Caslano without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Basel to Caslano, including transfers.
Basel to Caslano bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.
Basel to Caslano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
The best way to get from Basel to Caslano is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus via Lugano, Centro, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 70 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Caslano, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Lugano every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 75–120 and the journey takes 2h 54m. SBB GmbH also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Zlatan Prevoz doo operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Lugano Stazione once a week. Tickets cost CHF 9–15 and the journey takes 3h 38m.
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–23
- Schedules at
- SBB GmbH
- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Lugano Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–15
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Basel SBB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Basel to Caslano bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Lugano Stazione station.
Basel to Caslano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Caslano is 268 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Basel to Caslano.
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