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 30 - SFr 80 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 60.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Gerra?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Gerra. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Gerra via Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo and Cadenazzo, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Gerra?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Gerra. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Cadenazzo via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

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 26 - SFr 290.

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

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Gerra bus from?

Basel to Gerra bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Gerra train from?

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

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 26 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 80 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Basel to Gerra bus arrive?

Basel to Gerra bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lugano station.

Where does the Basel to Gerra train arrive?

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

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 7217+ hotels available in Gerra.

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

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

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Train via Lugano
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1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
4h 5m
CHF 27–286
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 33m
CHF 34–77
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 81–119

Basel to Gerra by train and bus

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4h 5mAverage Duration

CHF 27Cheapest 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 85–260 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 twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 22–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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