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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Como
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, while a flight costs an average of $608.
Distance: 140 miles (226 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$50 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $608 Average price | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Basel to Como
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Como, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Como:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Como costing on average $50.
A bus is $563 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Como costing on average $608.
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
Flight takes on average 5h 56m.
Tickets start at around $50 compared to roughly $117 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $68. The journey takes 3h 47m versus 3h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Como
How to get from Basel to Como by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Como is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:25 PM 8h25 Basel, Bahnhof 7:50 AM Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) $43 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:25 PM 8h25 Basel, Bahnhof 7:50 AM Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) $43 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
EuroCity 1733:04 PM 3h57 Basel SBB 7:01 PM Como San Giovanni $125 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- IC 21 659 | 659+EuroCity 11
5:02 AM 4h06 Basel SBB 9:08 AM Como San Giovanni $94 1 One-way 1 transfer - IC 21 659 | 659+EuroCity 13
5:02 AM 5h06 Basel SBB 10:08 AM Como San Giovanni $94 1 One-way 1 transfer - IR 26 2311 | 2311+EuroCity 33
6:04 AM 7h04 Basel SBB 1:08 PM Como San Giovanni $95 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:45 AM 6h40 Basel, Bahnhof 6:25 PM Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) $44 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
12:30 PM 7h45 Basel, Bahnhof 8:15 PM Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) $44 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
4:05 PM 7h50 Basel, Bahnhof 11:55 PM Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) $68 1 One-way 1 transfer
VF106 · VF612:30 PM 21h40 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg 12:10 PM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport $166 1 One-way 1 transfer- BA755 · BA588
10:50 AM 9h00 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg 7:50 PM Milan Malpensa Airport $513 1 One-way 1 transfer - BA755+
BA730510:50 AM 8h50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg 7:40 PM Milan Linate Airport $517 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Como:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Como costing on average $50.
A bus is $563 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Como costing on average $608.
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
Flight takes on average 5h 56m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Como as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Milan Linate Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Como San Giovanni.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni).
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Como by bus.
- Travel with SBB, Trenitalia, DSB to go to Como by train.
- Travel with British Airways, Vueling, BA Cityflyer, Turkish Airlines, AJet to go to Como by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, DSB.
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