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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cervia is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 11h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Cervia is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Cervia?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Cervia. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Cervia Autostazione via Bologna Centrale and Forlì Punto Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.

How far is it from Basel to Cervia?

The distance between Basel and Cervia is 638 km. The road distance is 641.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Cervia without a car is to train via Lugano which takes 10h 16m and costs €65 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from Basel to Cervia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cervia bus from?

Basel to Cervia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Cervia?

The best way to get from Basel to Cervia is to train via Lugano which takes 10h 16m and costs €65 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 11h 43m.

Where does the Basel to Cervia bus arrive?

Basel to Cervia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Can I drive from Basel to Cervia?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Cervia is 642 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Basel to Cervia.

Where can I stay near Cervia?

There are 1588+ hotels available in Cervia.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Lugano
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Ec
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Forlitrain Fr
10h 16m
€68–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bologna Centralebus N524 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Forlìbus 433
11h 43m
€55–87
Drive 641.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Cerviacar 641.8 km
6h 37m
€112–161
Fly Basel to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane BSL - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Forlitrain
9h 21m
€95–274
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Piacenzatrain Ec
3. Take the train from Piacenza to Forlitrain Ic
11h 41m
€99–213
Bus via Modena
1. Take the bus from Basel to Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgiliobus
2. Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Cesena Piazzale dell Accoglienzabus Satam 2
16h 26m
€61–86
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
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 Forlitrain
7h 42m
€117–310
Fly Basel to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane BSL - FLR
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Forlitrain
9h 54m
€128–332
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
3. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Forlitrain
9h
€130–368

Basel to Cervia by train and bus

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10h 16mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 637.6 km
Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Cervia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Cervia Autostazione via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Forli, and Forlì Punto Bus in around 10h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Cervia Autostazione via Bologna Centrale, Forlì, and Forlì Punto Bus in around 11h 43m.

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