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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Basel is to rideshare which costs SFr 18 and takes 3h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Basel is to fly and train which takes 2h 23m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Basel?

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.

How far is it from Geneva to Basel?

The distance between Geneva and Basel is 249 km. The road distance is 231.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Basel without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 27.

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

The bus from Geneva to Basel SBB takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Geneva to Basel train from?

Geneva to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train, bus or fly from Geneva to Basel?

The best way to get from Geneva to Basel is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 and takes 3h 44m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 200 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Geneva to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Geneva to Basel train arrive?

Geneva to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Basel is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Geneva to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Geneva to Basel?

Book your Geneva to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Geneva to Basel?

Book your Geneva to Basel bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1263+ hotels available in Basel.

Can I share a ride from Geneva to Basel?

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.

Geneva to Basel - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Basel by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N872 / ...
3h 30m
CHF 19–27
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Genève to Baselrideshare 231.1 km
3h 12m
CHF 18
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Re33 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain Ic51
3h 44m
CHF 47–88
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2h 23m
CHF 99–261
Drive 231.2 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Baselcar 231.2 km
3h 8m
CHF 37–53
Fly to Basel
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Basel (BSL)plane GVA - BSL
3h 23m
CHF 77–193

Geneva to Basel by bus

27Weekly Buses

3h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 248.7 km
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Basel, Switzerland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Basel SBB 4 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 19–27 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Basel SBB via Renens VD in around 3h 44m.

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