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4.6Travel Information to Locarno from Basel
 Distance | 112 miles (180 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $56 - $34 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $34 (€31) • 5 h 38 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $56 (€50) • 3 h 12 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or SBB |
Travel 112 miles (180 km) by train or bus to Locarno from Basel. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or SBB among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Basel to Locarno.
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How to get from Basel to Locarno by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Basel to Locarno is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Locarno
Travel to Locarno 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 Locarno.
There are 2 travel options to Locarno from Basel. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Locarno is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $34 (€31) compared to other travel options to Locarno:
A bus is () less than a flight with an average ticket price of () from Basel to Locarno.
A bus is $21 (€19) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Basel to Locarno costing on average $56 (€50).
The fastest way to get to Locarno from Basel is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 12 min.
Other travel options to Locarno take longer:
Bus takes 5 h 38 min on average.
The distance is approximately 112 miles (180 km) from Basel to Locarno.
The average frequency per day from Basel to Locarno is:
- 2 buses a day.
- Around 1 flight per day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Basel and Locarno as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Locarno:
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Locarno.
The following travel companies offer services from Basel to Locarno:
- Travel with FlixBus for buses to Locarno. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Basel to Locarno tickets on Omio for $34 (€31).
- Travel with SBB, Südostbahn or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Locarno by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find SBB Basel to Locarno tickets on Omio for $56 (€50).
Yes, there are direct routes from Basel to Locarno with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to Locarno with.
- You'll find 1 direct train a day to Locarno with Südostbahn.
Direct services to Locarno tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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