How to Travel from
Basel to Geneva
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Basel, Switzerland → Geneva, Switzerland
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Basel to Geneva
Composite routes from Basel to Geneva
Cheapest
2 h 36 min
Car
251 km.
from $13
Fastest
55 min
Plane
Other
3 h 29 min
184 km.
from $164.76
3 h 46 min
Train, Plane
185 km.
from $238.92
Route Navigator Basel - Geneva
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Continue onto Klingental
Klingental, 27 м
27 м
Turn right onto Kasernenstrasse
Kasernenstrasse, 145 м
145 м
Turn right onto Rappoltshof
Rappoltshof, 159 м
159 м
Turn right onto Claragraben
Claragraben, 1 km 511 м
1 km 511 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Grenzacherstrasse
Grenzacherstrasse, 1 km 86 м
1 km 86 м
Keep right and drive toward Luzern, Bern, Zürich, Delemont, Birsfelden, City, Breite, Zentrum West/Süd
Luzern, Bern, Zürich, Delemont, Birsfelden, City, Breite, Zentrum West/Süd, 70 м
70 м
Turn right onto Schwarzwaldallee
Schwarzwaldallee, 280 м
280 м
Keep right and drive toward Luzern, Bern, Zürich, Delémont
Luzern, Bern, Zürich, Delémont, 10 km 450 м
10 km 450 м
Keep right onto A2 and take A2 toward Chiasso Gotthard, Luzern, Bern, Arisdorf
Chiasso Gotthard, Luzern, Bern, Arisdorf, A2, 28 km 277 м
28 km 277 м
Keep right onto A1 and take E25, A1 toward Lausanne, Bern, Biel/Bienne, Oensingen
Lausanne, Bern, Biel/Bienne, Oensingen, E25, A1, 20 km 77 м
20 km 77 м
Keep right onto A5 and drive toward Biel/Bienne, Solothurn
Biel/Bienne, Solothurn, 25 km 909 м
25 km 909 м
Keep right and drive toward Boncourt, Porrentruy, Delémont, Biel/Bienne Ost/Est
Boncourt, Porrentruy, Delémont, Biel/Bienne Ost/Est, 227 м
227 м
Keep right and drive toward Biel Ost/Bienne Est, Stadien/Stades, Industrie A+B+C
Biel Ost/Bienne Est, Stadien/Stades, Industrie A+B+C, 195 м
195 м
Turn right onto Rue Johann-Renfer / Johann-Renfer-Strasse and drive toward TRANSIT, Stadien (Nord), Stades (Nord), Industrie A
Rue Johann-Renfer / Johann-Renfer-Strasse, TRANSIT, Stadien (Nord), Stades (Nord), Industrie A, 60 м
60 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rue Johann-Renfer / Johann-Renfer-Strasse
Rue Johann-Renfer / Johann-Renfer-Strasse, 268 м
268 м
Turn slight left onto Route de Soleure / Solothurnstrasse and drive toward Bern, Neuchâtel, Delémont, Zentrum/Centre, Industrie A1
Route de Soleure / Solothurnstrasse, Bern, Neuchâtel, Delémont, Zentrum/Centre, Industrie A1, 4 km 36 м
4 km 36 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Faubourg du Lac / Seevorstadt
Faubourg du Lac / Seevorstadt, 1 km 931 м
1 km 931 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Route de Neuchâtel / Neuenburgstrasse
Route de Neuchâtel / Neuenburgstrasse, 13 km 748 м
13 km 748 м
Keep left onto A5 and drive toward Lausanne, Neuchâtel, Le Landeron
Lausanne, Neuchâtel, Le Landeron, 84 km 809 м
84 km 809 м
Keep right onto A1 and drive toward Genève
Genève, 50 km 247 м
50 km 247 м
Keep left onto A1a and drive toward Genève-lac, Evian
Genève-lac, Evian, 6 km 687 м
6 km 687 м
Turn slight left onto Place de Cornavin
Place de Cornavin, 8 м
8 м
Turn slight right onto Place de Cornavin
Place de Cornavin, 283 м
283 м
Turn right onto Place Lise-Girardin
Place Lise-Girardin, 108 м
108 м
Turn left onto Boulevard James-Fazy
Boulevard James-Fazy, 1 km 594 м
1 km 594 м
Turn left onto Rue du Stand
Rue du Stand, 459 м
459 м
Turn slight left onto Place de Neuve
Place de Neuve, 33 м
33 м
Turn left onto Place de Neuve
Place de Neuve, 18 м
18 м
Turn left onto Rue de la Corraterie
Rue de la Corraterie, 257 м
257 м
Turn left onto Rue de la Pélisserie
Rue de la Pélisserie, 28 м
28 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.72–$38.17
Airlines
Air France
Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Basel to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.62–$521.63
easyJet
Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Basel to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
4h 33m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$89.06–$330.79
Lufthansa
Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Basel to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$572.52
Swiss
Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$458.01
Plane from Basel to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$572.52
Air Dolomiti
Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Basel to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$547.07
Train operators
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Bern
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.80–$82.70
Train from Bern to Genève
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.25–$101.78
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.98–$76.34
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Basel to Genève
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$23.97
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Geneva?
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Geneva is to rideshare which costs $20.48 and takes 3h 12m.
What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Geneva?
The fastest way to get from Basel to Geneva is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $50 - $76.09 .
Is there a direct bus between Basel and Geneva?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Geneva. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.
Is there a direct train between Basel and Geneva?
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Genève via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
How far is it from Basel to Geneva?
The distance between Basel and Geneva is 256 km. The road distance is 252.2 km.
How do I travel from Basel to Geneva without a car?
The best way to get from Basel to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $86.96 - $163.04 .
How long does it take to get from Basel to Geneva?
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Basel to Geneva, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Basel to Geneva bus from?
Basel to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Where do I catch the Basel to Geneva train from?
Basel to Geneva train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Train, bus or fly from Basel to Geneva?
The best way to get from Basel to Geneva is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $86.96 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22.83 - $32.61 and takes 3h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $86.96 - $228.26 and takes 4h 44m.
Where does the Basel to Geneva bus arrive?
Basel to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.
Where does the Basel to Geneva train arrive?
Basel to Geneva train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Bern station.
Can I drive from Basel to Geneva?
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Geneva is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Basel to Geneva.
Which airlines fly from Basel Airport to Geneva International Airport Airport?
Air Dolomiti, Air France, Lufthansa and easyJet offer flights from Basel Airport to Geneva International Airport Airport.
How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Geneva?
Book your Basel to Geneva train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Geneva?
Book your Basel to Geneva bus tickets online with FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Geneva?
There are 1074+ hotels available in Geneva. Prices start at $77.22 per night.
Can I share a ride from Basel to Geneva?
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel and Geneva. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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