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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Basel is to bus and train via Frankfurt am Main which costs €130 - €410 and takes 18h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Basel is to drive which takes 7h 50m and costs €140 - €210.

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 Oelde via Renens VD, Basel SBB and Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

How far is it from Geneva to Basel?

The distance between Geneva and Basel is 712 km. The road distance is 799.4 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 train which takes 11h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Geneva to Basel, including transfers.

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 or fly from Geneva to Basel?

The best way to get from Geneva to Basel is to train which takes 11h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €130 - €380 and takes 8h 26m.

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 799 km. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Geneva to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 615+ hotels available in Basel.

Geneva to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

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There are 9 ways to get from Geneva to Basel by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Oeldetrain
5h 38m
Bus, train via Frankfurt am Main
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Frankfurt - Main Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Eisenach Hbftrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Eisenach Hbf to Lippstadt, Bustreff Bahnhoftrain 51
18h 51m
€134–405
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Dortmund Hbftrain 43
4. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Oeldetrain Re
11h 1m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Dortmund central bus stationbus FlixBus N122
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Oeldetrain Re
16h 54m
Drive 799.4 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Baselcar 799.4 km
7h 50m
€141–204
Fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane GVA - FMO
8h 26m
€135–374
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Geneva to Lörrach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Lörrach Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Baselcar
12h 22m
€161–220
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Lippstadttrain Re
13h 13m
€211–705
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Oeldetrain Re
13h 41m

Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

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Distance: 712.2 km
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Basel via Renens VD, Basel SBB, Dortmund Hbf, and Oelde in around 11h 1m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Swiss, and three other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) twice daily.

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