There are 5 ways to get from CERN to Basel by train, bus, car, 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- Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Re33 / ...
- Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain Ic51
4h 20mCHF 75–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N839
6h 5mCHF 32–57Drive 232.9 km
- Drive from CERN to Baselcar 232.9 km
3h 7mCHF 45–64Fly 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 142–393Fly to Basel
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Basel (BSL)plane GVA - BSL
4h 36mCHF 136–314
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 60 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from CERN to Basel is to drive which takes 3h 7m 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 232.9 km.
The best way to get from CERN to Basel without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 130.
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 75 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 6h 5m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 320 and takes 4h 36m.
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 once daily. Tickets cost CHF 21–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–350
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–330
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–330
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–330
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–330
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 130–280
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–310
Train from Genève to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–26
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Renens VD to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–85
- 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 26–45
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–35
- 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 233 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from CERN to Basel.
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