There are 6 ways to get from Lago di Garda to Basel by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
6h 12mCHF 85–145Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Peschiera del Garda to Milano, San Donato M3bus 420
- Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Baselbus
7h 13mCHF 74–105Drive 475 km
- Drive from Riva del Garda to Baselcar 475 km
5h 54mCHF 80–115Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
- Take the train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 36mCHF 117–264Train via Locarno
- Take the train from Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmione to Milano Centraletrain Re6
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
- Take the train from Locarno to Basel SBBtrain
9h 25mCHF 89–137Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Venezia Mestretrain
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 30mCHF 125–358
Lago di Garda to Basel by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lago di Garda to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 110 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Lago di Garda to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 36m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 270.
No, there is no direct bus from Lago di Garda to Basel. However, there are services departing from Peschiera del Garda and arriving at Basel via Milano, San Donato M3, rogoredo m3 and Milano - Famagosta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Lago di Garda to Basel. However, there are services departing from Desenzano Garda-Sirm and arriving at Basel Sbb via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Lago di Garda and Basel is 472 km. The road distance is 475 km.
The best way to get from Lago di Garda to Basel without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 150.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Lago di Garda to Basel, including transfers.
Lago di Garda to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Peschiera del Garda station.
Lago di Garda to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Desenzano Garda-Sirm station.
The best way to get from Lago di Garda to Basel is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 110 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Lago di Garda, Italy and Basel, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Basel Sbb via Milano Centrale in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Peschiera del Garda to Basel via Milano, San Donato M3, rogoredo m3, famagosta m2, and Milano - Famagosta in around 7h 13m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–300
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–390
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–25
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–25
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Peschiera Del Garda to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–30
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Peschiera del Garda to Milano, San Donato M3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Lago di Garda to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, San Donato M3 station.
Lago di Garda to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lago di Garda to Basel is 475 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Lago di Garda to Basel.
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