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Compare bus, train, and flight for Basel to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, while a flight costs an average of $150.
Distance: 227 miles (366 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$99 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $150 Average price | $179 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Basel to Genoa
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Genoa, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Genoa:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Genoa costing on average $99.
A bus is $80 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Genoa costing on average $150.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 55m.
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
Tickets start at around $99 compared to roughly $179 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $80. The journey takes 6h 25m versus 5h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Genoa
How to get from Basel to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus4:30 AM8h40Basel, Bahnhof1:10 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$461One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:30 AM8h40Basel, Bahnhof1:10 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$461One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- EuroCity 61+
Intercity 6376:30 AM6h14Basel SBB12:44 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$1671One-way1 transfer
Other options
- EuroCity 67+
Regionale Veloce 30455:30 PM6h27Basel SBB11:57 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$1591One-way1 transfer - EuroCity 151+Intercity 67311:07 AM6h37Basel SBB5:44 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$1671One-way1 transfer
- EuroCity 173+Intercity 6893:04 PM6h40Basel SBB9:44 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$1671One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM10h05Basel, Bahnhof9:30 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$601One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM9h40Basel, Bahnhof10:10 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$631One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:50 AM11h50Basel, Bahnhof12:40 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$701One-way1 transfer
LH248+
Regionale TRENORD 80346+Regionale Veloce 3029+
LH12096:40 AM9h38EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg4:18 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$2271One-way3 transfers- LH248+Regionale TRENORD 80344+Regionale Veloce 3029+LH12096:40 AM9h38EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg4:18 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$2271One-way3 transfers
- LH248+Regionale TRENORD 80344+Intercity 669+LH12096:40 AM9h04EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg3:44 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$2361One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Genoa:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Genoa costing on average $99.
A bus is $80 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Genoa costing on average $150.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 55m.
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Genoa as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Genoa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Genoa by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, DSB, SBB, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Regionale to go to Genoa by train.
- Travel with Vueling to go to Genoa by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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