How to travel from Geneva to Basel

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Compare bus and train for Geneva to Basel

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 train with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 33m. 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 train costs an average of $65, and a bus costs an average of $63.

Distance: 115 miles (186 km)

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$86

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$96

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5h 3m

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4h 33m

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30m

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7h 45m

Average total duration

7h 15m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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from Geneva to Basel

How to get from Geneva to Basel by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Geneva to Basel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SBBIC 1 713 | 713 · IC 51 1615 | 1615
    8:35 AM2h51
    Geneva station
    11:26 AMBasel SBB
    $761One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • SBBIC 1 713 | 713 · IC 51 1615 | 1615
    8:35 AM2h51
    Geneva station
    11:26 AMBasel SBB
    $761One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SBBIR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 515 · IC 21 668 | 668
    8:05 AM2h50
    Geneva station
    10:55 AMBasel SBB
    $921One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • SBBIR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 6 966 | 966
    8:54 AM3h06
    Geneva station
    12:00 PMBasel SBB
    $771One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 · IR 56 1863 | 1863
    9:05 AM2h51
    Geneva station
    11:56 AMBasel SBB
    $851One-way
    2 transfers
  • SBBIR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 515 · IR 56 1861 | 1861
    8:05 AM2h51
    Geneva station
    10:56 AMBasel SBB
    $921One-way
    2 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus5709 · 4743
    6:45 AM14h35
    Genève, Gare Routière
    9:20 PMSaint-Louis, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg
    $1021One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Geneva to Basel

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Geneva to Basel, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Geneva to Basel and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva to Basel

Travel to Basel 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 Geneva to Basel.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Geneva and Basel including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Basel is a bus with an average price of $63 (€50).

This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Basel:

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Basel costing on average $65 (€52).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 14h 35m.

The distance from Geneva to Basel is approximately 115 miles (186 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Basel is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Basel as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Basel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Basel SBB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Genève, Gare Routière and arrive in Saint-Louis, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Basel by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Geneva to Basel:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Zurich, Strasbourg, Colmar, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.

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