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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cervia is to bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 13h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Cervia is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Cervia?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Cervia. However, there are services departing from Basel and arriving at Circonvallazione - Sacchetti via Fidenza - Via S. Michele and Piacenza - Via Gorra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Cervia?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Cervia. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Cesena via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

How far is it from Basel to Cervia?

The distance between Basel and Cervia is 645 km. The road distance is 642.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Cervia without a car is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs €75 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Basel to Cervia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cervia bus from?

Basel to Cervia bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Basel station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cervia train from?

Basel to Cervia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Cervia?

The best way to get from Basel to Cervia is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs €75 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Piacenza, which costs €100 - €140 and takes 10h 43m.

Where does the Basel to Cervia bus arrive?

Basel to Cervia bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Parma station.

Where does the Basel to Cervia train arrive?

Basel to Cervia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Cervia?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Cervia is 642 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Basel to Cervia.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Cervia?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Cervia?

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Where can I stay near Cervia?

There are 1504+ hotels available in Cervia.

Basel to Cervia - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Cervia by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Cesenatrain Fr
8h 52m
€77–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Veronabus FlixBus N401
2. Take the bus from Verona to Cesena Accoglienzabus N554
13h 5m
€64–97
Bus via Piacenza
1. Take the bus from Basel to Parmabus
2. Take the bus from Fidenza - Via S. Michele to Piacenzabus
3. Take the bus from Piacenza - Via Gorra to Circonvallazione - Sacchettibus
10h 43m
€107–135
Drive 642.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Cerviacar 642.1 km
6h 37m
€115–166
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
7h 28m
€127–386
Train via Bologna
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
3. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Bologna Centraletrain Ec
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain Ic
11h 44m
€184–317
Fly Basel to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BSL - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
8h 6m
€90–320
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
8h 28m
€153–428
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
9h 15m
€144–378
Fly Basel to Federico Fellini Airport, line 241 bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Federico Fellini Airport (RMI)plane BSL - RMI
2. Take the bus from Cesena to Cerviabus
7h 7m
€79–324

Basel to Cervia by train and bus

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8h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 644.8 km
Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Cervia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Cervia via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Cesena, and Cesena in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel to Circonvallazione - Sacchetti via Parma, Fidenza - Via S. Michele, Piacenza, and Piacenza - Via Gorra in around 10h 43m.

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