The average train between Genoa and Basel takes 9h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Genoa 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Genoa and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Genoa is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Basel at 11:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Basel. However, there are services departing from Genoa station and arriving at Basel station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
Genoa to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
Genoa to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Genoa to Basel train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity, Trenitalia EuroCity and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Genoa and Basel is 366.3 km. The road distance is 567 km.
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Basel Sbb via Milano Centrale in around 8h 5m.