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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Basel to Rio

Cheapest
5 h 59 min
Car
553 km.
from $30

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Como
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.26–$41.98

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Genoa
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.44–$57.25

Gruppo Di Maio

Phone:
+39 0827 34 117
Email:
Website:
gruppodimaio.it/
Bus from Genova Brignole to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$10.81–$15.27

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Florence
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$636.13

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$1,081.42
Plane from Zurich Airport to Florence
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$699.74

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:
ethiopianairlines.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$305.34

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.00–$19.08
Train from Pisa Centrale to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.00–$17.81

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Pisa Centrale to La
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.09–$52.16

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milan Centrale to Levanto
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17
Train from Pisa Centrale to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.27–$11.45

Trenord

Phone:
+39 02 7249 4494
Email:
Website:
trenord.it/
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.47–$7.00
Train from Como S.Giovanni to La
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$21.63–$27.99

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$101.78–$190.84
Train from Lugano to Milano
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.99–$49.62
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.98–$76.34

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.17–$30.53

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Rio?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Rio is to bus and train which costs $47.83 - $65.22 and takes 13h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Rio?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Rio is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Rio?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Rio. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Sesta Godano via Marittima/Principe Fs, Genova Brignole and La Spezia Via Chiodo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.

How far is it from Basel to Rio?

The distance between Basel and Rio is 559 km. The road distance is 553.7 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Rio without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Rio without a car is to train which takes 9h 9m and costs $92.39 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Basel to Rio?

It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Basel to Rio, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rio bus from?

Basel to Rio bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Train or bus from Basel to Rio?

The best way to get from Basel to Rio is to train which takes 9h 9m and costs $92.39 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $53.26 - $76.09 and takes 11h 31m.

Where does the Basel to Rio bus arrive?

Basel to Rio bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Basel to Rio?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Rio is 554 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Basel to Rio.

Where can I stay near Rio?

There are 2734+ hotels available in Rio. Prices start at $50.97 per night.
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