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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lago di Garda is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lago di Garda is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Lago di Garda?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Lago di Garda. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Peschiera - Piazza Betteloni via Verona Porta Nuova Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Lago di Garda?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lago di Garda. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Desenzano Garda-Sirm via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Basel to Lago di Garda?

The distance between Basel and Lago di Garda is 439 km. The road distance is 475.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Lago di Garda without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €60 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Basel to Lago di Garda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lago di Garda bus from?

Basel to Lago di Garda bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lago di Garda train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Lago di Garda?

The best way to get from Basel to Lago di Garda is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €60 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Basel to Lago di Garda bus arrive?

Basel to Lago di Garda bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.

Where does the Basel to Lago di Garda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Lago di Garda?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lago di Garda is 475 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Basel to Lago di Garda.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Lago di Garda?

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Where can I stay near Lago di Garda?

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Basel to Lago di Garda - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Lago di Garda by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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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 Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain Fr
6h 26m
€63–400
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Verona Porta Nuovabus
7h 53m
€21–32
Drive 475.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Riva del Gardacar 475.1 km
5h 52m
€84–120
Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
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 Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain
6h 10m
€125–321
Train via Milan
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 Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmionetrain Re6
7h 2m
€32–296
Bus via Lazise
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Veronabus FlixBus N401 / ...
9h 21m
€50–81
Train, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport
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
6h 40m
€132–422
Train, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
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 Peschieratrain
6h 58m
€137–370

Basel to Lago di Garda by train

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6h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 438.5 km
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Desenzano Garda-Sirm via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, Zlatan Prevoz doo operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Verona Porta Nuova once a week. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 6h 19m.

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