There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Novartis 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
4h 15mCHF 75–214Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Genève to Basel231.1 km
3h 37mCHF 18Bus via Basel Euroairport FR
- Take the bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N839
4h 17mCHF 19–32Fly 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 47mCHF 114–301Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 30mCHF 18–33Drive 231.6 km
- Drive from Geneva to Novartiscar 231.6 km
3h 10mCHF 37–53Fly to Basel
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Basel (BSL)plane GVA - BSL
4h 19mCHF 73–216
Geneva to Novartis by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Novartis is to rideshare which costs SFr 18 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Novartis is to fly and train which takes 2h 47m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 310.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Novartis. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Basel, Friedrich-Miescher-Str. via Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Novartis. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Basel, Hüningerstrasse via Renens VD and Basel, Bahnhof SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Geneva and Novartis is 232 km. The road distance is 231.6 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Novartis without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Geneva to Novartis, including transfers.
Geneva to Novartis bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Novartis train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Novartis is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus via Basel Euroairport FR, which costs SFr 18 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 17m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 220 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Novartis, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Genève to Novartis via Renens VD, Basel SBB, Basel, Bahnhof SBB, and Basel, Hüningerstrasse in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FR 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 16–29 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–270
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–220
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–50
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Renens VD to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–160
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–80
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FR
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–29
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Genève to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 18
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Novartis bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.
Geneva to Novartis train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Novartis is 232 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Geneva to Novartis.
There are 1319+ hotels available in Novartis.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva and Novartis. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













