There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Olivone by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bellinzona
best- Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ic21 / ...
4h 10mCHF 32–244Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Lugano Stazionebus
6hCHF 31–103Drive 237.5 km
- Drive from Basel to Olivonecar 237.5 km
2h 40mCHF 39–56Train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Biascatrain Ir26
4h 44mCHF 70–102Train #2
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Biascatrain Ir26
4h 44mCHF 70–102
Basel to Olivone by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Olivone is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 110 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Olivone is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Olivone. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Olivone, Posta via Bellinzona, Stazione and Biasca, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Olivone. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Biasca via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Basel and Olivone is 271 km. The road distance is 237.5 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Olivone without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 4h 10m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 250.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Basel to Olivone, including transfers.
Basel to Olivone bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.
Basel to Olivone train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
The best way to get from Basel to Olivone is to train via Bellinzona which takes 4h 10m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 110 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Olivone, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Bellinzona every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 75–230 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Zlatan Prevoz doo operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Lugano Stazione once a week. Tickets cost CHF 10–15 and the journey takes 3h 38m.
Train from Basel SBB to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–230
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Basel SBB to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–95
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Basel SBB to Biasca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–100
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Basel SBB to Biasca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–100
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Basel SBB to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–22
- 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 10–15
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Basel to Olivone bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Lugano Stazione station.
Basel to Olivone train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Olivone is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Basel to Olivone.
There are 780+ hotels available in Olivone.