There are 7 ways to get from Varese to Basel by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Varese to Bellinzonatrain S50
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
4h 19mCHF 22–116Bus via Como - Stazione FNM
- Take the bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Como - Stazione FNMbus C177
- Take the bus from Como to Baselbus
5h 10mCHF 59–86Drive 290.4 km
- Drive from Varese to Baselcar 290.4 km
3h 23mCHF 49–71Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
4h 13mCHF 99–252Bus
- Take the bus from Chiasso to Baselbus
8h 10mCHF 30–44Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Basel
- Take the train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Basel (BSL)plane MXP - BSL
5h 55mCHF 67–253Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Basel
- Take the train from Varese to Milano Dateotrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Basel (BSL)plane LIN - BSL
7h 1mCHF 119–312
Varese to Basel by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varese to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 29 - SFr 45 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Varese to Basel is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 75.
No, there is no direct bus from Varese to Basel. However, there are services departing from Varese - Stazione FNM and arriving at Basel via Como Stazione Lago and Como. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Varese to Basel. However, there are services departing from Varese and arriving at Basel SBB via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Varese and Basel is 288 km. The road distance is 290.4 km.
The best way to get from Varese to Basel without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs SFr 21 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Varese to Basel, including transfers.
Varese to Basel bus services, operated by FNM Autoservizi, depart from Varese - Stazione FNM station.
Varese to Basel train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varese station.
The best way to get from Varese to Basel is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs SFr 21 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus via Como - Stazione FNM, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 90 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Varese, Italy and Basel, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Varese to Basel SBB via Bellinzona in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Basel via Como - Stazione FNM, Como Stazione Lago, Como - S. Zenone, and Como in around 5h 10m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–460
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–470
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–550
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–320
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Milano Dateo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- 02/961921
- [email protected]
- Website
- fnmautoservizi.it
Bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Como - Stazione FNM
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–4
- Schedules at
- fnmautoservizi.it
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Booking & Getting There
Varese to Basel bus services, operated by FNM Autoservizi, arrive at Como - Stazione FNM station.
Varese to Basel train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Bellinzona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varese to Basel is 290 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Varese to Basel.
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