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

The cheapest way to get from Gera to Basel is to drive which costs SFr 100 - SFr 150 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gera to Basel is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct bus between Gera and Basel?

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

Is there a direct train between Gera and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Gera to Basel. However, there are services departing from Gera Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Gera to Basel?

The distance between Gera and Basel is 670 km. The road distance is 635.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Gera to Basel without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 7m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 1000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Gera to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gera to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gera to Basel train from?

Gera to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gera Hbf station.

Train or bus from Gera to Basel?

The best way to get from Gera to Basel is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 7m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 1000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Gera to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gera to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gera to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Gera to Basel is 636 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Gera to Basel.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Gera to Basel 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
7h 7m
CHF 110–1,003
Drive 635.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Gera to Baselcar 635.6 km
5h 25m
CHF 100–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gera central train station to Jena bus stationbus 020 / ...
2. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Frankfurt central train stationbus 220
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Basel, Bahnhofbus
10h 5m
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Basel (BSL)plane LEJ - BSL
7h 40m
CHF 340–878
Train
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12N
8h 1m
CHF 115–823
Train #2
1. Take the train from Gera Süd to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Haltingen Bahnhoftrain Re7
9h 26m
CHF 129–221
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
6h 22m
CHF 180–997
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 35m
CHF 158–988
Train, train to Dresden Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
3. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 47m
CHF 367–994
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 15m
CHF 306–830

Gera to Basel by train

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7h 7mAverage Duration

CHF 110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 670.4 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a train from Gera Hbf to Basel Bad Bf via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gera central train station to Basel, Bahnhof via Jena bus station and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 10h 5m.

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