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

The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Basel is to bus via Milan which costs SFr 22 - SFr 75 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Genoa to Basel is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Genoa and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Genoa and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Genoa and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Basel. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Basel Sbb via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Genoa to Basel?

The distance between Genoa and Basel is 504 km. The road distance is 474.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Genoa to Basel without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Genoa to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genoa to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Genoa to Basel train from?

Genoa to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.

Train, bus or fly from Genoa to Basel?

The best way to get from Genoa to Basel is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 75 and takes 7h 50m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 210 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Genoa to Basel bus arrive?

Genoa to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Genoa to Basel train arrive?

Genoa to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Genoa to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Basel is 474 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Genoa to Basel.

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

Book your Genoa to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Genoa to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

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Genoa to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Genoa to Basel by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
7h 13m
CHF 60–113
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 500 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Basel SBBbus N487 / ...
7h 50m
CHF 23–71
Drive 474.3 km
1. Drive from Genoa to Baselcar 474.3 km
4h 59m
CHF 74–107
Fly Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Basel (BSL)plane GOA - BSL
6h 16m
CHF 68–206
Train via Arth
1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
3. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBtrain Ec
7h 20m
CHF 48–148
Bus
1. Take the bus from Genoa to Basel SBBbus N506
8h 45m
CHF 40–60
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Genova Brignole to Bernbus
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
11h 19m
CHF 71–111
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 23m
CHF 91–251
Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
3. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)plane NCE - BSL
7h 30m
CHF 56–184
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Firenze Campo Martetrain
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 27m
CHF 128–342

Genoa to Basel by train

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7h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 503.7 km
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Basel Sbb via Milano Centrale in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Basel SBB via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 7h 50m.

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