- Must visit
Galata Museo del Mare
Major maritime museum with immersive galleries on ships, trade, migration, and navigation. Essential for understanding Genoa’s seafaring legacy.
Cheapest price on Oct 27
$159
Average ticket price on Oct 27
$168
Fastest journey on Oct 27
6 h 14 m
Average journey duration on Oct 27
6 h 38 m
Trains on Oct 27
8
Distance
366 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Genoa will cost around $168 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $159.
It's difficult to get from Basel to Genoa without transferring at least once.
EuroCity 67+
Regionale Veloce 3045
EuroCity 61+
Intercity 637
EuroCity 151+
Intercity 673
EuroCity 65+
Intercity 679
EuroCity 173+
Intercity 689
EuroCity 61+
Intercity 637
EuroCity 67+
Regionale Veloce 3045
EuroCity 151+
Intercity 673
EuroCity 173+
Intercity 689
EuroCity 65+
Intercity 679Trains from Basel to Genoa run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 17:30. The fastest train covers the 227 miles (366 km) distance in 5h 46m.
Distance 227 miles (366 km) |
Average train duration 6h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 46m |
First train 5:04 AM |
Last train 5:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Basel to Genoa.
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Genoa trains for today, Monday, October 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 61+ Intercity 637 | 6:30 AM Basel SBB | 6h14 | 12:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 151+ 9992 | 11:07 AM Basel SBB | 12h07 | 11:14 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 151+ Intercity 673 | 11:07 AM Basel SBB | 6h37 | 5:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 65+ Intercity 679 | 12:30 PM Basel SBB | 7h14 | 7:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 65+ 9992 | 12:30 PM Basel SBB | 10h44 | 11:14 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 173+ 9992 | 3:04 PM Basel SBB | 8h10 | 11:14 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 173+ Intercity 689 | 3:04 PM Basel SBB | 6h40 | 9:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 67+ Regionale Veloce 3045 | 5:30 PM Basel SBB | 6h27 | 11:57 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
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Major maritime museum with immersive galleries on ships, trade, migration, and navigation. Essential for understanding Genoa’s seafaring legacy.
Celebrated art museum in a UNESCO palace, showing European paintings from medieval to baroque periods in elegant historic interiors.
Historic palace museum with frescoed rooms, portraits, and decorative arts. A cornerstone of Genoa’s civic collections on Via Garibaldi.
UNESCO avenue lined with splendid Renaissance and Baroque palaces. Genoa’s grandest street and the city’s essential architectural walk.
Historic old port redeveloped with promenades, museums, and harbor views. A lively base for walking, sightseeing, and modern Genoa culture.
Large central square framed by civic buildings and the famous fountain. A classic meeting point and key stop between the center and old town.
Liguria's iconic flatbread made with chickpea flour, water, olive oil, and salt. Crisp outside and soft inside, it is a classic Genoese street food.
Fresh basil sauce from Genoa made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano, pecorino, and olive oil. It is the city's most famous pasta condiment.
Hand-shaped twisted pasta traditionally served with pesto, green beans, and potatoes. This combination is a hallmark of home-style Genoese cooking.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in the old harbor area, known for refined Ligurian seafood tasting menus and polished contemporary service.
Historic traditional restaurant in the old town serving classic Genoese dishes, pesto, and seafood in a warm, established setting.
Popular casual spot famed for farinata and other wood-fired Ligurian street foods. Simple atmosphere, central location, and long local following.
Moderate for Italy: hotels can be pricey in peak season, but dining and local transit are reasonable for most tourists.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; taxis are usually rounded up; small change is enough in cafes.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Genoa by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Genoa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Basel to Genoa trains use the Basel SBB to Genova Piazza Principe station pair, with some services arriving at Genova Brignole. Use this guide to compare Basel and Genoa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
Genova Piazza Principe is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Piazza Principe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Salgari, Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Piazza Principe: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Continental Genova, Grand Hotel Savoia, Hotel Britannia.
Genova Brignole is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Brignole has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria da Toto, Trattoria Rosmarino
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Brignole. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Brignole. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Brignole: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Brignole: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Brignole: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Bristol Palace, NH Genova Centro, Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi.
Genova Nervi is 8 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Nervi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Lo Scalo, Trattoria La Ruota
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Nervi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Nervi.
Available at Genova Nervi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Nervi: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Nervi: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esperia, Hotel Villa Pagoda, Hotel Astor.
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