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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Sirmione is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 8h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Sirmione is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Sirmione?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Sirmione. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Sirmione via Verona Porta Nuova Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Sirmione?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Sirmione. 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 7h 28m.

How far is it from Basel to Sirmione?

The distance between Basel and Sirmione is 446 km. The road distance is 433.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Sirmione without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs €60 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Basel to Sirmione, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Sirmione bus from?

Basel to Sirmione bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Sirmione train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Sirmione?

The best way to get from Basel to Sirmione is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 8h 1m.

Where does the Basel to Sirmione bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Sirmione train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Sirmione?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Sirmione is 434 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Basel to Sirmione.

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

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Where can I stay near Sirmione?

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There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Sirmione 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 Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain Fr
7h 28m
€60–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Verona Porta Nuovabus
8h 1m
€22–32
Drive 433.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Sirmionecar 433.8 km
4h 59m
€78–113
Fly Basel to Verona Villafranca Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane BSL - VRN
2. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Via Roma, Colombarebus
7h 11m
€98–247
Train via Sirmione
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
8h 15m
€34–134
Bus via Verona
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Veronabus FlixBus N401
9h 16m
€48–72
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 Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain
6h 38m
€83–285
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 Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain
7h 12m
€121–275
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train, bus
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 Verona Porta Nuovatrain
4. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Via Roma, Colombarebus
7h 28m
€131–382
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 Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain
7h 47m
€135–340

Basel to Sirmione by train and bus

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Distance: 446 km
Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Sirmione, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Piazza Unità d'Italia, Colombare via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Desenzano Garda-Sirm, and Desenzano Via Masaccio in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, Zlatan Prevoz doo operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Verona Porta Nuova once a week. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 6h 19m.

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