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 €45 - €65 and takes 9h 3m.

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 16m 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 Verona Stazione FS - B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

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 58m and costs €60 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m 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 58m and costs €60 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Basel to Garda bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Garda?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Garda is 456 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Basel to Garda.

Where can I stay near Garda?

There are 6541+ hotels available in Garda.

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

There are 9 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 LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Peschiera Del GardaFr
7h 58m
€60–234
Train via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Peschiera Del Garda
8h 29m
€35–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to VeronaN401
2. Take the bus from Verona Stazione FS - B3 to Garda164 / ...
9h 3m
€46–63
Drive 455.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Garda455.9 km
5h 16m
€79–113
Fly Basel to Verona Villafranca Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)BSL - VRN
2. Take the bus from Verona Stazione FS - B3 to Garda
8h 1m
€83–216
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centrale
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Peschiera Del Garda
7h 39m
€110–338
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuova
4. Take the bus from Verona Stazione FS - B3 to Garda
7h 42m
€118–335
Fly Basel to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)BSL - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Peschiera Del Garda
7h 8m
€70–292
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)ZRH - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Peschiera Del Garda
8h 19m
€111–358

Basel to Garda by train and bus

84Weekly Services

7h 58mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 470 km
Duration: 7h 58m

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 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Garda via Verona and Verona Stazione FS - B3 in around 9h 3m.

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