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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Genoa is to bus via Milan which costs €25 - €50 and takes 7h 25m.

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 6m 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 P.Za Principe via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Basel to Genoa?

The distance between Basel and Genoa is 467 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 train which takes 6h 55m and costs €50 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m 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 train which takes 6h 55m and costs €50 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs €25 - €50 and takes 7h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €220 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Basel to Genoa bus arrive?

Basel to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan 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 6m 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 Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Genoa?

There are 4031+ hotels available in Genoa.

Basel to Genoa - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Genoa by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
6h 55m
€53–188
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus FlixBus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Genoabus N456 / ...
7h 25m
€25–50
Drive 478.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Genoacar 478.3 km
5h 6m
€82–119
Fly Basel to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane BSL - GOA
6h 14m
€80–216
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Genoabus FlixBus N506
8h 40m
€40–65
Train via Genova Brignole
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignoletrain Ic
8h 45m
€53–188
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Genova Brignolebus
12h 2m
€74–118
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain
6h 38m
€105–279
Fly Basel to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
3. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain
8h 3m
€63–207

Basel to Genoa by train

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6h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 467.5 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Genova P.Za Principe via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Genoa via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 7h 25m.

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