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 €40 - €70 and takes 9h 47m.

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 €80 - €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 Milan and Verona - Stazione FS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.

How far is it from Basel to Garda?

The distance between Basel and Garda is 470 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 7h 49m and costs €65 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m 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 7h 49m and costs €65 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 47m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €380 and takes 7h 33m.

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.

Where can I stay near Garda?

There are 8392+ hotels available in Garda.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Garda 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
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 Peschiera Del Gardatrain Fr
7h 49m
€68–437
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Veronabus
3. Take the bus from Verona - Stazione FS to Gardabus 164
9h 47m
€40–66
Drive 457.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Gardacar 457.3 km
5h 18m
€81–117
Fly Basel to Verona Villafranca Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane BSL - VRN
7h 33m
€93–379
Train via Locarno
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain
2. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Peschiera Del Gardatrain Re6
10h 47m
€100–142
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
6h 58m
€87–319
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 Peschiera Del Gardatrain
7h 32m
€130–384
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 7m
€140–430

Basel to Garda by train, foot, and bus

76Weekly Services

7h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 469.7 km
Duration: 7h 49m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Garda via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Peschiera Del Garda, and Peschiera - bivio stazione in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Garda via Milan, Verona, and Verona - Stazione FS in around 9h 47m.

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