There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Basel by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car
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
3h 44mCHF 79–125Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Genève to Basel252.2 km
3h 12mCHF 18Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N839
4h 9mCHF 24–35Fly 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
2h 22mCHF 138–369Drive 252.3 km
- Drive from Geneva to Baselcar 252.3 km
2h 37mCHF 42–61Fly to Basel
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Basel (BSL)plane GVA - BSL
3h 14mCHF 131–279
Geneva to Basel by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Basel is to rideshare which costs SFr 18 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Basel is to fly and train which takes 2h 22m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 370.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Basel. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Basel. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Basel SBB via Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Geneva and Basel is 228 km. The road distance is 252.3 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Basel without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Geneva to Basel, including transfers.
Geneva to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Basel is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 9m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 280 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Basel, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Genève to Basel SBB via Renens VD in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FR 4 times a week. 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 90–340
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 90–340
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
- 4h 13m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 140–280
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 140–280
- 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 19–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Renens VD to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–95
- 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 30–50
- 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 21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Genève to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 18
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.
Geneva to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Basel is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Geneva to Basel.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva and Basel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.