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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Garda is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Garda is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Garda?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Garda. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Garda via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Peschiera del Garda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Basel to Garda?

The distance between Basel and Garda is 466 km. The road distance is 457.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Garda without a car is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs €60 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Basel to Garda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Garda bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Garda?

The best way to get from Basel to Garda is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs €60 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 32m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €390 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Basel to Garda bus arrive?

Basel to Garda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Can I drive from Basel to Garda?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Garda is 457 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Basel to Garda.

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

Book your Basel to Garda bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Garda?

There are 8111+ hotels available in Garda.

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Como S. Giovannitrain S10 / ...
3. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Peschiera Del Gardatrain Ec
8h 23m
€62–376
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus FlixBus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Peschiera del Gardabus N456 / ...
8h 32m
€33–57
Drive 457.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Gardacar 457.3 km
5h 18m
€80–115
Fly Basel to Verona Villafranca Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane BSL - VRN
7h 35m
€107–387
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 Peschiera Del Gardatrain Fr
8h 24m
€66–420
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bergamobus
2. Take the train from Bergamo to Bresciatrain R1 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Desenzano del Garda to Gardaferry 10 / ...
10h 34m
€39–66
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 Peschiera Del Gardatrain
7h 18m
€81–362
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 Peschiera Del Gardatrain
8h 26m
€138–459

Basel to Garda by train and bus

5Weekly Services

8h 23mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 466 km
Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Garda via Bellinzona, Como S. Giovanni, Como S.Giovanni, Peschiera Del Garda, and Peschiera del Garda in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Garda via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Peschiera del Garda in around 8h 32m.

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