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Basel to Genoa trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Genoa takes 7h 57m and the fastest train takes 6h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Genoa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 57m
Duration
533 km
Distance
€148
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
  2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
  3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignoletrain train Ic
8h 47m
€66–392

Basel to Genoa train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Genoa. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Genoa at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 533.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Genoa, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Genova Brignole via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 8h 47m.

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