How to travel from Basel to Geneva

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Compare bus and train 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 $33. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 56m. 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 $33, and a train costs an average of $64.

Distance: 115 miles (186 km)

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$85

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$33

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4h 46m

Average total duration

4h 16m

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3h 26m

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2h 56m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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from Basel to Geneva

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

Our recommendation

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

  • SBBIC 51 1614 | 1614 · IC 1 710 | 710
    8:32 AM2h53
    Basel SBB
    11:25 AMGeneva station
    $841One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • SBBIC 51 1614 | 1614 · IC 1 710 | 710
    8:32 AM2h53
    Basel SBB
    11:25 AMGeneva station
    $841One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SBBIC 21 667 | 667 · IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 1814
    9:04 AM2h51
    Basel SBB
    11:55 AMGeneva station
    $871One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • SBBIC 6 963 | 963 · IR 15 2514 | 2514
    8:58 AM3h07
    Basel SBB
    12:05 PMGeneva station
    $891One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIR 56 1860 | 1860 · RE 56 4560 | 4560 · IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 1814
    9:02 AM2h53
    Basel SBB
    11:55 AMGeneva station
    $911One-way
    3 transfers
  • SBBIR 26 2315 | 2315 · IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 1812
    8:04 AM2h51
    Basel SBB
    10:55 AMGeneva station
    $881One-way
    2 transfers

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How to get from Basel to Geneva

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Basel to Geneva, 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 Basel to Geneva 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 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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Basel and Geneva including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Geneva is a bus with an average price of $33 (€27).

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

A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Geneva costing on average $64 (€52).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Geneva is by bus with an average journey time of 6h 5m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 51m.

The distance from Basel to Geneva is approximately 115 miles (186 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Geneva is:
  • Around 21 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Geneva 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 Basel to Geneva:
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Geneva station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Annemasse, Jean Monnet P+R.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Geneva, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe to go to Geneva by bus.
  • Travel with SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG to go to Geneva by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Basel to Geneva:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Basel to Geneva often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon, Annecy. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Geneva and these popular destinations at a great price.

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