The average train between Basel and Carouge takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Carouge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basel and Carouge. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Carouge at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Renens VD and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 21m • 2 changes


3h 15m • 2 changes


3h 19m • 2 changes


3h 23m • 2 changes


3h 13m • 2 changes


3h 13m • 2 changes


3h 14m • 2 changes


3h 26m • 2 changes


3h 32m • 2 changes


3h 12m • 2 changes


3h 12m • 2 changes


3h 13m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Carouge. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Carouge station via Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Basel to Carouge train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Carouge train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Book your Basel to Carouge train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Transports Publics Genevois.
The distance between Basel and Carouge is 188 km. The road distance is 231 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Carouge GE, Ancienne via Renens VD, Genève, and Genève, gare Cornavin in around 3h 33m.