How to travel from Como to Basel

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Como to Basel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Como to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 38m. 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 $19, and a train costs an average of $53.

Distance: 140 miles (226 km)

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3h 38m

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from Como to Basel

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

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

  • FlixBus
    5:25 PM4h20
    Como
    9:45 PMBasel
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    5:25 PM4h20
    Como
    9:45 PMBasel
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    5:25 PM4h20
    Como
    9:45 PMBasel
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    5:30 PM4h25
    Como
    9:55 PMBasel
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Como to Basel

Travel to Basel 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 Como to Basel.

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There are 3 options to travel between Como and Basel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Como to Basel is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

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

A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Basel costing on average $53 (€43).

A bus is $133 (€107) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Basel costing on average $152 (€122).

The fastest way to travel from Como to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 3h 21m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 20m.

Flight takes on average 5h 35m.

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

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Como and Basel 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 Como to Basel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from Como San Giovanni and arrive in Basel SBB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Como to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio to go to Basel by bus.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Basel by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Como to Basel with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS).
Omio customers who travel from Como to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Zurich, Strasbourg, Colmar, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.

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