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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Gerra is to bus which costs SFr 26 - SFr 65 and takes 5h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Gerra is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

How far is it from Basel to Gerra?

The distance between Basel and Gerra is 290 km. The road distance is 256.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Gerra without a car is to train via Lugano which takes 4h 5m and costs SFr 21 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Basel to Gerra, including transfers.

Train or bus from Basel to Gerra?

The best way to get from Basel to Gerra is to train via Lugano which takes 4h 5m and costs SFr 21 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 65 and takes 5h 33m.

Can I drive from Basel to Gerra?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Gerra is 257 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Basel to Gerra.

Where can I stay near Gerra?

There are 7132+ hotels available in Gerra.

Basel to Gerra - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Gerra by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Lugano
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
4h 5m
CHF 21–269
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 33m
CHF 27–64
Drive 256.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Gerracar 256.5 km
2h 53m
CHF 42–61
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Cadenazzotrain Ir26
4h 51m
CHF 76–111

Basel to Gerra by train and bus

76Weekly Services

4h 5mAverage Duration

CHF 21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 289.6 km
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Gerra, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Lugano every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 85–250 and the journey takes 2h 54m. SBB GmbH also services this route once daily. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Lugano 5 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 19–35 and the journey takes 4h.

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