There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Kembs 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.
Recommended option
Train • 3h 51m
Cheapest option
Bus • 5h 33m
4 alternative options
Train via Bern • 4h
Drive • 2h 46m
Fly to Basel • 5h 42m
Fly to Zurich, train • 4h 19m
Geneva to Kembs by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Kembs is to bus which costs SFr 19 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Kembs is to drive. Taking this option will cost SFr 50 - SFr 75 and takes 2h 46m.
The distance between Geneva and Kembs is 195 km. The road distance is 270.9 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Kembs without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 150.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Geneva to Kembs, including transfers.
The best way to get from Geneva to Kembs is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 33m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 290 and takes 5h 42m.
There is no direct flight from Geneva Airport to Basel Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 25m and has one stopover.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Kembs is 271 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Geneva to Kembs.
Air France, KLM, British Airways and two other airlines offer flights from Geneva Airport to Basel Airport.
There are 186+ hotels available in Kembs. Prices start at €100 per night.
- Distance: 194.9 km
- Duration: 3h 51m
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Kembs, France?
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) operates a train from Genève to Olten hourly. Tickets cost €70 - €130 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Basel SBB 5 times a day. Tickets cost €14 - €18 and the journey takes 4h 30m. RegioJet also services this route once a week.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva to Basel via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €240
Flights from Geneva to Basel via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €240
Flights from Geneva to Basel via Split
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €240
Flights from Geneva to Basel via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €240
Flights from Geneva to Basel via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €240
Flights from Geneva to Basel via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €240
Flights from Geneva to Basel via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €240
Flights from Geneva to Basel via Alicante
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €240
Flights from Geneva to Basel via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €240
Flights from Geneva to Basel via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €240
Flights from Geneva to Basel via Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €240
Flights from Geneva to Basel via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €240
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €420 - €850
Flights from Geneva to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €420 - €850
Flights from Geneva to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €300
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €420 - €850
Flights from Geneva to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €420 - €850
Flights from Geneva to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €300
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Geneva to Basel via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €210 - €450
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Geneva to Basel via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €250 - €750
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Geneva to Basel via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €190 - €900
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Geneva to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €120
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Olten
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70 - €130
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Genève to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50 - €95
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Bern to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29 - €55
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30 - €60
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Bern to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Zuerich Hb to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bern to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18 - €40
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €18 - €25
- 1st Class
- €29 - €40
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Bern to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SBB GmbH
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Zuerich Hb to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €35
- 1st Class
- €24 - €29
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Geneva to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14 - €18
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Geneve, Gare Routiere, pl. Dorciere to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- RegioJet
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The best way to get from Geneva to Geneva Airport is to train which takes 7 min and costs SFr 10 - SFr 40.