The average train between Gera and Basel takes 6h 57m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Gera to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Gera and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gera is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Basel at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 6h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gera to Basel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Gera to Basel. However, there are services departing from Gera station and arriving at Basel station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
Gera to Basel train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, depart from Gera Hbf station.
Gera to Basel train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Gera to Basel train tickets online with Preßnitztalbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Gera and Basel is 493.4 km. The road distance is 670 km.
You can take a train from Gera Hbf to Basel Bad Bf via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt in around 7h 7m.