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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Bellinzona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. 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 coach costs an average of £40, while a flight costs an average of £535.
Distance: 187 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£75 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest | £535 Average Price | £77 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 the available ways to get from Basel to Bellinzona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Bellinzona:
A coach is £35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Bellinzona costing on average £75.
A coach is £495 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Bellinzona costing on average £535.
Other travel options to Bellinzona take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 15m.
Flight takes on average 5h 55m.
The journey is about 10m faster (2h 50m by train vs 3h 0m by car) and roughly £3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£75 vs £77). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Bellinzona from Basel by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Basel to Bellinzona is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Bellinzona are Lugano, Locarno, Ascona, Milan and Como. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Bellinzona on Omio.
Lugano is known for its lakeside setting and Swiss-Italian character, where palm-lined streets meet elegant piazzas. It combines a polished business centre with relaxed outdoor life, framed by Lake Lugano and the surrounding hills.
Locarno is a lakeside town in Ticino known for its mild climate, palm-lined waterfront and Piazza Grande. Between Lake Maggiore and the hills, it blends Swiss order with a Mediterranean atmosphere and a noted film festival.
Ascona is a refined lakeside town on Lake Maggiore, known for its palm-lined promenade and mild Ticino climate. Its old quarter and waterfront reflect a mix of Swiss order and Italian character.
Milan is Italy’s capital of fashion and finance, with a polished, modern feel. The Duomo, La Scala and aperitivo culture sit alongside renowned art and design.
Como sits at the southern tip of Lake Como, where elegant streets meet a busy waterfront and steep green hills. Known for silk, historic churches and graceful villas, it feels polished yet relaxed.
Travel to Bellinzona 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 Bellinzona.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Bellinzona:
A coach is £35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Bellinzona costing on average £75.
A coach is £495 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Bellinzona costing on average £535.
Other travel options to Bellinzona take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 15m.
Flight takes on average 5h 55m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Bellinzona as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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