Cheapest price
$80
Average price
$212
Fastest journey
2 h 56 m
Average duration
2 h 59 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Basel will cost around $212 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $80.
It's difficult to get from Geneva to Basel without transferring at least once.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.
Most popular Train | Bus |
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€82 Average price | €77 Average price Cheapest |
3h 40m Average duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 59m Average duration 14h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:05 AM Geneva station | 2h56 | 9:01 AM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 6:29 AM Geneva station | 6h57 | 1:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 6:29 AM Geneva station | 7h14 | 1:43 PM Basel St. Johann | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 6:35 AM Geneva station | 2h57 | 9:32 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:54 AM Geneva station | 3h07 | 10:01 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 2h56 | 10:01 AM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 7:30 AM Geneva station | 6h15 | 1:45 PM Basel St. Johann | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 7:30 AM Geneva station | 5h56 | 1:26 PM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:31 AM Geneva station | 3h01 | 10:32 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 8:30 AM Geneva station | 7h13 | 3:43 PM Basel St. Johann | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Geneva station | 6h56 | 3:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 11:30 AM Geneva station | 6h20 | 5:50 PM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 11:30 AM Geneva station | 6h15 | 5:45 PM Basel St. Johann | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Geneva station | 6h56 | 7:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 1:30 PM Geneva station | 5h56 | 7:26 PM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
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Distance 115 miles (186 km) |
Average train duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€51) |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:55 |
You can travel by train from Geneva to Basel with SBB for as low as $53 (€43). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
SBB is the national railway company of Switzerland which operates trains to Basel from Geneva. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and InterCityExpress. InterCity trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 200 km/h, while Regio trains are the slowest, with speeds of up to 120 km/h. SBB also offers a variety of ticket types, such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. The most popular routes for SBB are from Zurich to Geneva, Basel to Bern, and Geneva to Lausanne.
Train information from Geneva to Basel with SBB:
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