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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Garda is to bus via Milan which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 1m.

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 17m 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 Verona Stazione FS - B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

How far is it from Basel to Garda?

The distance between Basel and Garda is 470 km. The road distance is 455.9 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 55m and costs €60 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m 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 or bus from Basel to Garda?

The best way to get from Basel to Garda is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs €60 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 1m.

Where does the Basel to Garda bus arrive?

Basel to Garda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Garda?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Garda is 456 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Basel to Garda.

Where can I stay near Garda?

There are 6595+ hotels available in Garda.

Basel to Garda - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 Ec
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Peschiera Del Gardatrain Fr
7h 55m
€60–235
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Veronabus 423 / ...
3. Take the bus from Verona Stazione FS - B3 to Gardabus 164 / ...
9h 1m
€31–70
Drive 455.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Gardacar 455.9 km
5h 17m
€80–115
Fly Basel to Verona Villafranca Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane BSL - VRN
2. Take the bus from Verona Stazione FS - B3 to Gardabus
8h 1m
€83–216
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
8h 29m
€35–127
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Veronabus N401 / ...
2. Take the bus from Verona Stazione FS - B3 to Gardabus 164 / ...
9h 3m
€46–63
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane ZRH - VRN
3. Take the bus from Verona Stazione FS - B3 to Gardabus
8h 7m
€135–322
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train, bus
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 Verona Porta Nuovatrain
4. Take the bus from Verona Stazione FS - B3 to Gardabus
7h 48m
€115–376
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 37m
€111–328
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train, bus
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 Verona Porta Nuovatrain
4. Take the bus from Verona Stazione FS - B3 to Gardabus
7h 44m
€121–335

Basel to Garda by train and bus

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7h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 470 km
Duration: 7h 55m

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 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Garda via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Verona, and Verona Stazione FS - B3 in around 9h 1m.

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