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 19–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Lugano Stazionebus
5h 12mCHF 12–19Bus via Lugano
- Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 55mCHF 22–33Drive 267.8 km
- Drive from Basel to Caslanocar 267.8 km
2h 54mCHF 45–65
Basel to Caslano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Caslano is to bus which costs SFr 12 - SFr 19 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Caslano is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Caslano. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Lugano, Stazione via Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
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 19 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Basel to Caslano, including transfers.
Basel to Caslano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) 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 19 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus via Lugano, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 55m.
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 90–130 and the journey takes 2h 54m. SBB GmbH also services this route once daily. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 19–35 and the journey takes 4h.
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Basel to Caslano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lugano 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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