How to travel from Como to Basel

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 €28.

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

A bus is €79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Basel costing on average €107.

A bus is €313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Basel costing on average €341.

The fastest way to travel from Como to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 8m.

Flight takes on average 20h 34m.

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 Bergamo Orio al Serio 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, EuroCity, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord 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, Swiss Federal 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Basel to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Basel, you can visit the Tinguely Museum to see kinetic sculptures by Jean Tinguely, enjoy a scenic Rhine River Cruise, and explore the charming Old Town with its medieval buildings and vibrant markets. Art enthusiasts can visit the Fondation Beyeler for modern and tribal art or attend Art Basel for contemporary artworks. Notable sights include the Gothic Basel Minster, the Kunstmuseum Basel, the playful Tinguely Fountain, Basel Zoo, and the historically significant Rathaus Basel with its red sandstone facade.

Two to three days are sufficient to explore Basel's key attractions, including its museums, old town, and the Rhine River.