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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Gex is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Gex is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Gex?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Gex. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Gex, centre via Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Basel to Gex?

The distance between Basel and Gex is 246 km. The road distance is 223.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Gex without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €55 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Basel to Gex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Gex bus from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Gex?

The best way to get from Basel to Gex is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Basel to Gex bus arrive?

Basel to Gex bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.

Can I drive from Basel to Gex?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Gex is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Basel to Gex.

Where can I stay near Gex?

There are 1252+ hotels available in Gex.

Basel to Gex - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Gex by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Renens VDtrain Ic51
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Re33 / ...
4h 3m
€55–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Genevabus FlixBus N872 / ...
4h 37m
€29–48
Drive 223.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Gexcar 223.4 km
3h 5m
€38–55
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
4h 13m
€120–324

Basel to Gex by train and bus

152Weekly Services

4h 3mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 246.3 km
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Gex, France?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Gex, centre via Renens VD, Genève, and Genève, gare Cornavin in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Geneva 5 times a day. Tickets cost €21–29 and the journey takes 3h 35m. FlixBus-eu also services this route twice daily.

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