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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Geneva to Basel

Composite routes from Geneva to Basel

Cheapest
2 h 31 min
Car
250 km.
from $13
Fastest
55 min
Plane

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Geneva to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.83–$32.61

Bosna Tours

Phone:
+ 387 30 514 886
Website:
bosnatours.ba/
Bus from Geneva to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Twice a week

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 Genève to Bern
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$103.26
Train from Bern to Basel
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.43–$59.78
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.87–$65.22

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Genève to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.48

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva (Station) to Basel is to rideshare which costs $20.48 and takes 3h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva (Station) to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $48.91 - $76.09 .

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Geneva (Station) to Basel. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Basel SBB via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Geneva (Station) to Basel?

The distance between Geneva (Station) and Basel is 264 km. The road distance is 250.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva (Station) to Basel without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $22.83 - $32.61 .

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

The bus from Geneva to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs three times a day.

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

Geneva (Station) to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Geneva (Station) to Basel is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $22.83 - $32.61 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $86.96 - $163.04 and takes 3h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $86.96 - $228.26 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Geneva (Station) to Basel bus arrive?

Geneva (Station) to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where does the Geneva (Station) to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Geneva (Station) to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva (Station) to Basel is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Geneva (Station) to Basel.

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

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

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

Book your Geneva (Station) 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.

Can I share a ride from Geneva (Station) to Basel?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva (Station) and Basel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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