What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Salò?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Salò is to bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 7h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Salò?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Salò is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Salò?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Salò. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Salò - Ospedale via Desenzano del Garda Stazione FS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Salò?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Salò. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Desenzano Garda-Sirm via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Basel to Salò?

The distance between Basel and Salò is 461 km. The road distance is 431.7 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Salò without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Salò without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €65 - €380.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Salò?

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Basel to Salò, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Salò bus from?

Basel to Salò bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Salò train from?

Basel to Salò train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Salò?

The best way to get from Basel to Salò is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €65 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 7h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €240 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Basel to Salò bus arrive?

Basel to Salò bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.

Where does the Basel to Salò train arrive?

Basel to Salò train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Salò?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Salò is 432 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Basel to Salò.

Where can I stay near Salò?

There are 7206+ hotels available in Salò.

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There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Salò by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain Fr
7h 25m
€65–379
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Verona Porta Nuovabus
7h 50m
€24–42
Drive 431.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Salòcar 431.7 km
5h 5m
€75–109
Fly Basel to Verona Villafranca Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane BSL - VRN
7h 7m
€90–237
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmionetrain Re6
8h 3m
€35–280
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bergamobus
2. Take the train from Bergamo to Bresciatrain R1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Brescia Bus Station - Via Solferino to Salò - Ospedalebus
9h 33m
€37–60
Fly Basel to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BSL - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain
6h 31m
€85–276
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain
7h 9m
€127–337
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain
7h 40m
€136–393
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
7h 23m
€136–422

Basel to Salò by train and bus

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7h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 460.8 km
Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Salò, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Salò - Ospedale via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Desenzano Garda-Sirm, and Desenzano del Garda Stazione FS in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, Zlatan Prevoz doo operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Verona Porta Nuova once a week. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 6h 19m.

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