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Compare train and bus for Basel to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €53.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€79 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Basel to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Geneva is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 51 1614 | 1614 · IC 1 710 | 710Cheapest
IC 51 1614 | 1614 · IC 1 710 | 710Fastest
IR 26 2315 | 2315 · IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 1812Other options
ICE 271 | 271 · IR 15 2512 | 2512IC 51 1612 | 1612 · IC 1 708 | 708IR 56 1858 | 1858 · IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 1812Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Geneva
Travel to Geneva easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Geneva.
There are 2 travel options from Basel to Geneva: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Basel and Geneva is a bus with an average price of $27 (€24).
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Geneva:
A bus is $34 (€30) less than a train with an average ticket price of $60 (€54) from Basel to Geneva.
The quickest way to travel between Basel and Geneva is by train, which takes on average 2 h 44 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 3 h 35 min.
The distance from Basel to Geneva is approximately 115 miles (185 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Geneva is:
- 4 buses a day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Basel and Geneva as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Basel to Geneva:
The following travel companies offer services from Basel to Geneva:
- FlixBus can get you to Geneva by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Basel to Geneva for $27 (€24) on Omio.
- SBB, SNCF | TGV INOUI or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) can get you to Geneva by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with SBB from Basel to Geneva for $60 (€54) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Geneva with the following travel companies:
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Geneva as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Basel and Geneva.
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