There are 5 ways to get from CERN to Basel by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Re33 / ...
- Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain Ic51
4h 20mCHF 68–117Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N839
6h 5mCHF 31–51Drive 254 km
- Drive from CERN to Baselcar 254 km
2h 36mCHF 43–62Fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
3h 45mCHF 140–388Fly to Basel
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Basel (BSL)plane GVA - BSL
4h 46mCHF 146–324
CERN to Basel by foot, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from CERN to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from CERN to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct bus from CERN to Basel. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Geneva and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from CERN to Basel. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Basel SBB via Genève and Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between CERN and Basel is 236 km. The road distance is 254 km.
The best way to get from CERN to Basel without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from CERN to Basel, including transfers.
CERN to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
CERN to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from CERN to Basel is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 5m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 140 - SFr 330 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and Basel, Switzerland?
You can take a vehicle from CERN to Basel SBB via Meyrin, CERN, Genève, gare Cornavin, Genève, and Renens VD in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FR 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 20–30 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–350
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–340
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–340
Train from Genève to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–23
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Renens VD to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–75
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FR
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
CERN to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.
CERN to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.
Yes, the driving distance between CERN to Basel is 254 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from CERN to Basel.
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