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Compare train, bus, 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 prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a train costs an average of €61.
Distance: 227 miles (366 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€124 Average price | €51 Average price Cheapest |
6h 36m Average total duration Fastest 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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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 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.
FlixBus · FlixBusCheapest
FlixBus · FlixBusFastest
EuroCity 61+
Intercity 637Other options
EuroCity 151+Intercity 673EuroCity 67+
Regionale Veloce 3045EuroCity 65+Intercity 679FlixBus · FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
LH5687 · LH5636+
Regionale TRENORD 10354+Regionale Veloce 3033LH5687 · LH5636+Regionale TRENORD 10356+Intercity 675LH5687 · LH5636+Regionale TRENORD 10362+Regionale Veloce 3037Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Genoa
Travel to Genoa 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 Genoa.
You can get between Basel and Genoa 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Genoa from Basel is by taking a bus, which costs on average $28 (€25).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Basel to Genoa:
Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of ().
Taking a bus costs $45 (€41) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $74 (€66).
The fastest way to get to Genoa from Basel is by train with an average travel time of 6 h 16 min.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 7 h.
The distance from Basel to Genoa is approximately 226 miles (365 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Genoa is:
- 5 buses per day.
- 1 flight per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Genoa from Basel 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 Genoa:
- Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Basel to Genoa depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Basel to Genoa:
- You can go to Genoa from Basel by bus with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $28 (€25) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Basel to Genoa on Omio.
- You can take a train from Basel to Genoa with Trenitalia, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) or SBB. Cheap tickets can be found for $74 (€66) with Trenitalia from Basel to Genoa.
Yes, there are direct routes from Basel to Genoa with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 1 direct bus a day to Genoa with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus.
Direct services to Genoa tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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