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Trip Overview

The average train between Geneva and Basel takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Geneva to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 52m
Duration
228 km
Distance
CHF 85
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Geneva to Basel train times

Trains run hourly between Geneva and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Basel at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 53m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 53m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 53m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 53m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 51m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 51m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 53m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Geneva to Basel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Geneva to Basel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 228.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Genève to Basel SBB via Renens VD in around 3h 44m.

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