How to travel from Basel to Como

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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 prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $58.

Distance: 140 miles (226 km)

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$125

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$40

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$119

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4h 24m

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3h 54m

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4h 35m

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4h 5m

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3h 43m

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The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Como is a bus with an average price of $40 (€33).

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Como:

A bus is $85 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Como costing on average $125 (€103).

A bus is $312 (€256) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Como costing on average $352 (€289).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Como is by train with an average journey time of 3h 54m.

Other travel options to Como take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 5m.

Flight takes on average 9h 9m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Basel and Como including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Basel to Como among Omio's users.

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from Basel to Como

How to get from Basel to Como by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Basel to Como is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:25 AM4h35
    Basel, Bahnhof
    2:00 PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:25 AM4h35
    Basel, Bahnhof
    2:00 PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SBBIC 21 659 | 659 · RE 80 25511 | 25511
    4:55 AM3h31
    Basel SBB
    8:26 AMChiasso station
    $741One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SBBIR 37 2269 | 2269 · IC 2 873 | 873 · RE 80 25525 | 25525
    11:43 AM3h43
    Basel SBB
    3:26 PMChiasso station
    $791One-way
    2 transfers
  • SBBIC 61 969 | 969 · IR 26 2323 | 2323 · IC 2 873 | 873 · RE 80 25525 | 25525
    11:53 AM3h33
    Basel SBB
    3:26 PMChiasso station
    $801One-way
    3 transfers
  • SBBIC 61 957 | 957 · IR 26 2311 | 2311 · IC 2 861 | 861 · RE 80 25513 | 25513
    5:53 AM3h33
    Basel SBB
    9:26 AMChiasso station
    $1111One-way
    3 transfers
  • Turkish AirlinesVF106 · VF61
    11:45 AM24h00
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    11:45 AMMilan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
    $2951One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA765 · BA572
    6:35 AM6h40
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    1:15 PMMilan Linate Airport
    $11721One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA765 · BA574
    6:35 AM10h05
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    4:40 PMMilan Linate Airport
    $12861One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Como

Travel to Como easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Como.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Basel and Como including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Como is a bus with an average price of $40 (€33).

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Como:

A bus is $85 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Como costing on average $125 (€103).

A bus is $312 (€256) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Como costing on average $352 (€289).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Como is by train with an average journey time of 3h 54m.

Other travel options to Como take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 5m.

Flight takes on average 9h 9m.

The distance from Basel to Como is approximately 140 miles (226 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Como is:
  • Around 3 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Como:
  • 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, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Como, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn to go to Como by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, Autolinee Ventre to go to Como by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Como with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, Autolinee Ventre.
Omio customers who travel from Basel to Como often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Bellagio, Lugano, Milan Centrale, Milan Malpensa Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Como and these popular destinations at a great price.

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