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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Como to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. 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 £35, while a flight costs an average of £472.
Distance: 226 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£472 Average Price | £62 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest | £88 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 5m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Como to Basel:
A coach is £27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Basel costing on average £62.
A coach is £437 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Basel costing on average £472.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 54m.
Flight takes on average 6h 5m.
The journey is about 4m faster (3h 45m by train vs 3h 49m by car) and roughly £26 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£62 vs £88). 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 Basel from Como by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Como to Basel is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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EuroCity 150EuroCity 10+IC 2 870 | 870 · IR 26 2316 | 2316EuroCity 178EuroCity 10+EC 12 | 12 · TGV 9218 | 9218
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The most popular day trips by train from Basel are Zurich, Strasbourg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Bern and Lucerne. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Basel on Omio.
Zurich combines a global financial role with a calm lakeside setting and a well-kept Altstadt. It is known for banking and shopping, but also for art, river bathing and a distinctly orderly Swiss feel.
Strasbourg is known for its mix of French and German heritage, canal-lined streets and European institutions. The Grande Île, La Petite France and its striking cathedral give the city a distinct Alsatian character.
Freiburg im Breisgau is a university city at the edge of the Black Forest, known for its medieval centre and Bächle. Its sunny climate, lively squares and green outlook give it an easy-going character.
Bern is Switzerland’s capital, known for its sandstone Old City, arcades and the Aare around its centre. It combines medieval character with a calm, everyday feel and a strong link to Albert Einstein.
Lucerne is known for its medieval old town, the Chapel Bridge and its setting on Lake Lucerne beneath the mountains. Historic streets and a calm waterfront give the city a distinctly Swiss character.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Como to Basel:
A coach is £27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Basel costing on average £62.
A coach is £437 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Basel costing on average £472.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 54m.
Flight takes on average 6h 5m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Como and Basel as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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