What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Genoa?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Genoa is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Genoa?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Genoa is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Genoa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Genoa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Genoa?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Genova Brignole via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Basel to Genoa?

The distance between Basel and Genoa is 504 km. The road distance is 478.3 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Genoa without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Genoa without a car is to bus via Zurich which takes 8h and costs €35 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Genoa?

It takes approximately 8h to get from Basel to Genoa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Genoa bus from?

Basel to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Genoa train from?

Basel to Genoa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Genoa?

The best way to get from Basel to Genoa is to bus via Zurich which takes 8h and costs €35 - €95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €190 and takes 8h 24m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €230 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Basel to Genoa bus arrive?

Basel to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Genoa train arrive?

Basel to Genoa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Genoa?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Genoa is 478 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Basel to Genoa.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Genoa?

Book your Basel to Genoa train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Genoa?

Book your Basel to Genoa bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Genoa?

There are 4095+ hotels available in Genoa.

Basel to Genoa - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Genoa by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Zurich
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1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus StationN474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to GenoaN177
8h
€39–92
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova BrignoleIc
8h 24m
€54–186
Drive 478.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Genoa478.3 km
5h 5m
€82–119
Fly Basel to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)BSL - GOA
6h 12m
€80–228
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to GenoaN506
8h 40m
€40–65
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Genova Brignole
12h 6m
€78–126
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centrale
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignole
8h 6m
€104–290
Fly Basel to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)BSL - NCE
2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimiglia
3. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
7h 56m
€59–197

Basel to Genoa by bus

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Distance: 503.6 km
Duration: 8h

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

You can take a bus from Basel SBB to Genoa via Zurich Bus Station in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Genova Brignole via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 8h 24m.

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