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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Gera is to train via Frankfurt am Main which costs €60 - €190 and takes 6h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Gera?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Gera is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs €110 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Gera?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Gera. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Gera, Busbahnhof via Nuremberg central bus station and Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Gera?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Gera. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Gera Hbf via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Basel to Gera?

The distance between Basel and Gera is 671 km. The road distance is 634.8 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Gera without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Gera without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs €75 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Basel to Gera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Gera bus from?

Basel to Gera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Gera train from?

Basel to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Gera?

The best way to get from Basel to Gera is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs €75 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 41m.

Where does the Basel to Gera bus arrive?

Basel to Gera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Basel to Gera train arrive?

Basel to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Gera?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Gera is 635 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Basel to Gera.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Gera?

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Where can I stay near Gera?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Gera by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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 Erfurt Hbftrain 12N
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Re3 / ...
6h 50m
€78–207
Train via Frankfurt am Main
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Re3 / ...
6h 55m
€62–185
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Nuremberg central bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Zwickau central train stationbus 321
3. Take the bus from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Gera, Busbahnhofbus 213
11h 41m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Rb / ...
9h 3m
Drive 634.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Geracar 634.8 km
5h 22m
€111–160
Fly Basel to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BSL - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
8h 12m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
6h 45m
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
7h 16m
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
7h 40m
€161–359
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
8h 11m

Basel to Gera by train

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6h 50mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 670.9 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Gera, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Gera Hbf via Erfurt Hbf in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Gera, Busbahnhof via Nuremberg central bus station and Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof in around 11h 41m.

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