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 €21 - €35 and takes 8h 35m.

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 19m 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, Bahnhof and arriving at Garda via Verona Porta Nuova Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Garda?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Garda. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Peschiera Del Garda via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

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 56m and costs €65 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m 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 Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Garda train from?

Basel to Garda train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), 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 56m and costs €65 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 8h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €290 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Basel to Garda bus arrive?

Basel to Garda bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.

Where does the Basel to Garda train arrive?

Basel to Garda train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Garda?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Garda is 457 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Basel to Garda.

Where can I stay near Garda?

There are 8088+ hotels available in Garda.

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

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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 56m
€68–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Verona Porta Nuovabus
8h 35m
€21–31
Drive 457.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Gardacar 457.3 km
5h 19m
€82–118
Fly Basel to Verona Villafranca Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane BSL - VRN
7h 37m
€93–289
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 Re6
8h 40m
€35–151
Bus via Verona
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Veronabus FlixBus N401
9h 50m
€48–71
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 8m
€81–319
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 40m
€130–334
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 17m
€135–390

Basel to Garda by train, foot, and bus

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7h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 469.7 km
Duration: 7h 56m

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 56m. Alternatively, Zlatan Prevoz doo operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Verona Porta Nuova once a week. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 6h 19m.

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