The average train between Basel and Geneva takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Geneva. 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 Geneva. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Geneva at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Geneva station via Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Basel to Geneva train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Geneva train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Book your Basel to Geneva train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Basel and Geneva is 185.8 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Genève via Renens VD in around 3h 8m.