How far is Basel from Como?

The distance between the two cities is 141 miles (227 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Basel to Como?

Most of the buses traveling from Basel to Como leave from Basel Central Station and arrive at Como S. Giovanni Busbahnhof. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Basel to Como from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Basel to Como on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:25am	Basel SBB	4h 35m	2:00pm	Como	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Basel to Como on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:25am	Basel SBB	4h 35m	2:00pm	Como	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:05am	Basel SBB	6h 20m	8:25am	Como	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Basel to Como

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Como. The journey takes about 3 hours 58 minutes and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

3h 58mAverage Duration

139 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $119	Average Duration6h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$50 - $200	Average Duration3h 58m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Basel and Como?

Stops in Basel

A
Basel Central Station
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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B
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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C
Basel Bahnhofs
Centralbahnstrasse 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
D
Arrêt d'autobus Basel
Allschwilerstrasse 73, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
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Stops in Como

A
Como S. Giovanni Busbahnhof
Piazzale S. Gottardo, 6-8, 22100 Como CO, Italy
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B
Parada de Autobus San Giovanni
Via Odescalchi, 38, 22100 Como CO, Italy
C
Piazza Giacomo Matteotti
Piazza Giacomo Matteotti, 10, 22100 Como CO, Italy

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FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Basel to Como by bus

How far is Basel from Como?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/24

$23

11/25

$36

Today

$22

11/27

$22

11/28

No data

11/29

No data

11/30

$23

12/01

$21

The cheapest trip from Basel to Como was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Basel to Como, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $62 for a bus ticket from Basel to Como based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-12-01.