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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Gera is to train which costs €70 - €160 and takes 6h 51m.

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 €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Gera?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Gera station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Gera central train station via Frankfurt central train station and Jena bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

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 51m.

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 51m and costs €70 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m 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 GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof 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 51m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Basel to Gera bus arrive?

Basel to Gera bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Gera by train, bus, 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 51m
€72–151
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 56m
€66–277
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Jena bus stationbus 220
3. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Gera central train stationbus 020 / ...
10h 5m
Drive 634.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Geracar 634.8 km
5h 22m
€109–157
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
7h 44m
Train via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Neudietendorftrain Re7
3. Take the train from Neudietendorf to Gera Hbftrain Re1
9h 40m
€124–166
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 18m
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 43m
€153–351
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

14Weekly Trains

6h 51mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 671.2 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Gera central train station via Frankfurt central train station and Jena bus station in around 10h 5m.

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