What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Gardone Riviera?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Gardone Riviera is to bus and ferry which costs €28 - €45 and takes 10h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Gardone Riviera?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Gardone Riviera is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Gardone Riviera?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Gardone Riviera. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Desenzano Garda-Sirm via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Basel to Gardone Riviera?

The distance between Basel and Gardone Riviera is 463 km. The road distance is 435.3 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Gardone Riviera without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Gardone Riviera without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs €95 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Gardone Riviera?

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Basel to Gardone Riviera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Gardone Riviera train from?

Basel to Gardone Riviera train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or fly from Basel to Gardone Riviera?

The best way to get from Basel to Gardone Riviera is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs €95 - €230. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €100 - €260 and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the Basel to Gardone Riviera train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Gardone Riviera?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Gardone Riviera is 435 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Basel to Gardone Riviera.

Where can I stay near Gardone Riviera?

There are 6588+ hotels available in Gardone Riviera.

Basel to Gardone Riviera - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Gardone Riviera by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, ferry, car, or plane

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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 Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain Fr
7h 14m
€97–224
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Verona Porta Nuovabus
2. Take the ferry from Peschiera del Garda to Gardone Rivieraferry Sr102 / ...
10h 13m
€28–43
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Basel to Milano - Famagostabus
2. Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Peschiera Del Gardatrain Fr
3. Take the ferry from Peschiera del Garda to Gardone Rivieraferry 2
8h 44m
€91–136
Drive 435.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Gardone Rivieracar 435.3 km
5h 10m
€79–113
Fly
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane BSL - VRN
8h 53m
€107–259
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel to Milano - Famagostabus
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain Fr
9h 8m
€87–125
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain S11
3. Take the train from Monza to Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmionetrain R7
4. Take the ferry from Desenzano del Garda to Gardone Rivieraferry 16 / ...
11h 12m
€41–137

Basel (BSL) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) flights

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Distance: 462.9 km
Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Gardone Riviera, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Gardone Riviera via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Desenzano Garda-Sirm in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and five other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) 3 times a day.

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