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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Garda is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Garda is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Garda?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Garda. However, there are services departing from Basel and arriving at Garda via Modena and Verona - Stazione FS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Garda?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Garda. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Peschiera Del Garda via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Basel to Garda?

The distance between Basel and Garda is 470 km. The road distance is 457.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Garda without a car is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs €65 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Basel to Garda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Garda bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Garda train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Garda?

The best way to get from Basel to Garda is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs €65 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus via Modena, which costs and takes 8h 43m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €310 and takes 7h 33m.

Where does the Basel to Garda bus arrive?

Basel to Garda bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Modena station.

Where does the Basel to Garda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Garda?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Garda is 457 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Basel to Garda.

Where can I stay near Garda?

There are 8176+ hotels available in Garda.

Basel to Garda - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Garda by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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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 Peschiera Del Gardatrain Fr
7h 54m
€68–447
Train via Milan
cheapest
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 Peschiera Del Gardatrain Re6
8h 39m
€35–299
Bus via Modena
1. Take the bus from Basel to Modenabus
2. Take the bus from Modena to Verona Porta Nuova Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Verona - Stazione FS to Gardabus 164
8h 43m
Drive 457.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Gardacar 457.3 km
5h 19m
€80–116
Fly Basel to Verona Villafranca Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane BSL - VRN
7h 33m
€98–309
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Veronabus FlixBus N401 / ...
2. Take the bus from Verona - Stazione FS to Gardabus 164
9h 37m
€48–78
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 Peschiera Del Gardatrain
7h 2m
€87–299
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Peschiera Del Gardatrain
7h 38m
€125–368
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 Peschiera Del Gardatrain
8h 11m
€135–414

Basel to Garda by train, foot, and bus

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7h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 469.7 km
Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Garda, Veneto, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Garda via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Peschiera Del Garda, and Peschiera - bivio stazione in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel to Garda via Modena, Verona Porta Nuova Station, and Verona - Stazione FS in around 8h 43m.

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