There are 5 ways to get from CERN to Basel by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Re33 / ...
- Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain Ic51
4h 20mCHF 81–259Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N839
6h 5mCHF 30–59Drive 254 km
- Drive from CERN to Baselcar 254 km
2h 36mCHF 42–60Fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
3h 45mCHF 140–401Fly to Basel
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Basel (BSL)plane GVA - BSL
5h 6mCHF 116–304
CERN to Basel by foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from CERN to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 29 - SFr 60 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from CERN to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct bus from CERN to Basel. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Geneva and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from CERN to Basel. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Basel SBB via Genève and Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between CERN and Basel is 236 km. The road distance is 254 km.
The best way to get from CERN to Basel without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 260.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from CERN to Basel, including transfers.
CERN to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
CERN to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from CERN to Basel is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 29 - SFr 60 and takes 6h 5m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 310 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and Basel, Switzerland?
You can take a vehicle from CERN to Basel SBB via Meyrin, CERN, Genève, gare Cornavin, Genève, and Renens VD in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FR 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 19–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–340
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–340
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–330
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 130–270
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Lille Lesquin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 130–270
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- CHF 130–270
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–340
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–330
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–300
Train from Genève to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Renens VD to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–180
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FR
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
CERN to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.
CERN to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.
Yes, the driving distance between CERN to Basel is 254 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from CERN to Basel.
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