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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Geneva Airport to Basel

Composite routes from Geneva Airport to Basel

Cheapest
2 h 36 min
Car
252 km.
from $13
Fastest
55 min
Plane
Other
2 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
185 km.
from $230.43
4 h 15 min
184 km.
from $46.17
3 h 42 min
184 km.
from $180.72
4 h 8 min
184 km.
from $134

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Lausanne
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.15–$11.96
Bus from Lausanne to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.39–$26.09

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Lausanne
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.33–$15.22

Airlines

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$445.65

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$282.61

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$543.48

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$391.30
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$543.48

Train operators

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.87–$65.22
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$103.26
Train from Bern to Basel
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.13–$70.65

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
info@sbb-deutschland.de
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Bern to Basel
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.78–$13.04

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Email:
ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Bern to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$76.09

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel is to bus which costs $25 - $41.30 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel is to fly and train which takes 2h 24m and costs $119.57 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva Airport (GVA) station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Airport Bus Station and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel. However, there are services departing from Genève-Aéroport and arriving at Basel SBB via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel?

The distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Basel is 329 km. The road distance is 249.3 km.

How do I travel from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $92.39 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel?

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel bus from?

Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Airport Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel train from?

Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Genève-Aéroport station.

Train, bus or fly from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel?

The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $92.39 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $41.30 and takes 4h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $76.09 - $195.65 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel bus arrive?

Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lausanne station.

Where does the Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel train arrive?

Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Bern station.

Can I drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel?

Book your Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel?

Book your Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 949+ hotels available in Basel. Prices start at $58.93 per night.
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