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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Silvaplana is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Silvaplana is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Silvaplana?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Silvaplana. However, there are services departing from Basel and arriving at Silvaplana, Rundella Curtins via Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo and Lugano, Stazione Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Silvaplana?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Silvaplana. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at St. Moritz via Chur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Basel to Silvaplana?

The distance between Basel and Silvaplana is 291 km. The road distance is 273.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Silvaplana without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Basel to Silvaplana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Silvaplana bus from?

Basel to Silvaplana bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Silvaplana train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Silvaplana?

The best way to get from Basel to Silvaplana is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Basel to Silvaplana bus arrive?

Basel to Silvaplana bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lugano station.

Where does the Basel to Silvaplana train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Silvaplana?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Silvaplana is 274 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Basel to Silvaplana.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Silvaplana?

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Where can I stay near Silvaplana?

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Basel to Silvaplana - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Silvaplana by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Churtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Chur to St. Moritztrain Ir38 / ...
5h 9m
CHF 45–303
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lugano, Stazione Nord to Silvaplana, Rundella Curtinsbus 631
8h 28m
CHF 37–59
Drive 273.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Silvaplanacar 273.8 km
3h 19m
CHF 45–65
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Churtrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Chur to St. Moritztrain Gex / ...
5h 36m
CHF 88–231

Basel to Silvaplana by train and bus

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Distance: 291.4 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Silvaplana, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Silvaplana, Rundella Curtins via Chur, St. Moritz, and St. Moritz, Bahnhof in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel to Silvaplana, Rundella Curtins via Lugano, Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo, Lugano, Stazione, and Lugano, Stazione Nord in around 8h 28m.

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