There are 3 ways to get from Locarno to Basel SBB Station by train (Trenitalia), car, or train
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Locarno to Basel SBB Station by train
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The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Basel SBB Station is to drive which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Locarno to Basel SBB Station is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Locarno and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Locarno and Basel SBB Station is 249 km. The road distance is 252.3 km.
The best way to get from Locarno to Basel SBB Station without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 3h 34m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Locarno to Basel SBB Station, including transfers.
Locarno to Basel SBB Station train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bellinzona station.
Locarno to Basel SBB Station train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Basel SBB Station is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Locarno to Basel SBB Station.
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What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Basel SBB Station, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Bellinzona to Basel SBB every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 70–110 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Three other operators also service this route.
Train from Bellinzona to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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