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

The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 27 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 35m.

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 75 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Genoa and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop and arriving at Basel. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.

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 8h 8m.

How far is it from Genoa to Basel?

The distance between Genoa and Basel is 476 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 bus which takes 7h 35m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 50.

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

The bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Basel takes 7h 35m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Genoa to Basel bus from?

Genoa to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop 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 bus which takes 7h 35m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 140 and takes 8h 8m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 210 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Genoa to Basel bus arrive?

Genoa to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Basel 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?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

Genoa to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Genoa to Basel by bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Baselbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 35m
CHF 27–50
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
8h 8m
CHF 57–131
Drive 474.3 km
1. Drive from Genoa to Baselcar 474.3 km
4h 59m
CHF 76–110
Fly Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Basel (BSL)plane GOA - BSL
6h 39m
CHF 65–207
Train via Arth
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole 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
8h 39m
CHF 50–171
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Genova Brignole to Bernbus
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
11h 5m
CHF 82–132
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 31m
CHF 48–207
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole 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
8h 42m
CHF 114–304

Genoa to Basel by bus

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7h 35mAverage Duration

CHF 27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 476.3 km
Duration: 7h 35m

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

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Basel once daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–45 and the journey takes 7h 35m. FlixBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genova Brignole to Basel Sbb via Milano Centrale in around 8h 8m.

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